§ 3:922 — Federal and state cooperation; designated authority

Louisiana § 3:922

• Jurisdiction: Louisiana
• Title 3: Agriculture and Forestry

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§922. Federal and state cooperation; designated authority
A.(1) The department is hereby designated as the state agency responsible for
cooperating with the secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human
Services regarding provisions of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act that fall within the
department's authority granted by this Part.
(2) The commissioner is authorized to receive and expend state and federal funds
appropriated for the administration of this Part.
B. The department shall work with the secretary of the United States Department of
Health and Human Services to develop a program to ensure the safety of agricultural produce
in Louisiana.
C. The commissioner may accept advisory assistance from the secretary of the
United States Department of Health and Human Services in developing the program
authorized by this Part, technical and laboratory assistance and training, including necessary
curriculum, instructional materials, and equipment, and financial assistance or other aid for
administration of the program authorized by this Part.
D. The commissioner shall represent the state in all communications and
negotiations with the secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human
Services regarding the implementation of this Part and the provisions of the FDA Food
Safety Modernization Act that fall within the department's authority granted by this Part.

Legislative History

Acts 2017, No. 327, §1, eff. June 22, 2017.