§ 40:9 — Arrests for violations

Louisiana § 40:9

• Jurisdiction: Louisiana
• Title 40: Public Health and Safety

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§9. Arrests for violations
A. Any inspector, officer, or employee of the state health officer may arrest, without
warrant, all persons violating any rule or regulation of the state health officer or any article
or provision of the sanitary code, when the violation occurs within his sight, view, or
personal knowledge. When the violation does not so occur, he may arrest only in execution
of a warrant duly issued in accordance with the provisions of this Part or by a competent
judicial authority.
B. All law enforcement officers shall aid in the apprehension of persons violating
the provisions of the sanitary code or any rule or regulation of the state health office. These
officers shall themselves arrest and apprehend all offenders committing such violations in
their view or sight or within their personal knowledge.

Legislative History

Acts 1976, No. 346, §1; Acts 2018, No. 206, §4.