§3213. Powers
The commission shall have the following powers:
(1) To advise the commissioner on the adoption of such rules and
regulations as are necessary to enforce the provisions of this Chapter.
(2) To hold hearings and conduct investigations.
(3) To advise the commissioner on the qualifications for licenses,
certificates, and permits required to sell or apply pesticides, to engage in
business as an agricultural consultant, or to dispose of pesticide wastes.
(4) To advise the commissioner on the requirements for the registration
of pesticides.
(5) To hold hearings on alleged violations of the provisions of this
Chapter or of the rules and regulations adopted under the provisions of this
Chapter.
(6) To advise the commissioner on the civil penalties to be imposed or
the injunctive relief to be sought to punish and restrain violations of the
provisions of this Chapter or of the rules and regulations adopted under the
provisions of this Chapter.
(7) To recommend that the commissioner suspend or revoke licenses,
certificates, and permits or impose probation on holders of licenses,
certificates, or permits.
(8) To work jointly with the Louisiana Department of Health to
establish and develop a state mosquito control program.
(9) To adopt bylaws for the orderly management of the affairs of the
commission.
(10) To employ a director and assistant director, subject to the approval
of the commissioner.
Added by Acts 1982, No. 198, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1983.