§3522.  Administrative rules and regulations

A. Upon recommendation of the advisory board which is concerned, the commissioner may establish administrative rules and regulations for each marketing order or marketing agreement as may be necessary.

B.  Such rules and regulations may include, but shall not be limited to, any of the following:

(1)  Methods for the purpose of explaining the provisions of such marketing order or agreement.

(2)  Prescribing forms and procedures to be followed by producers and handlers that are directly affected by such marketing order or agreement.

(3)  Providing information to producers and handlers that are subject to such marketing order or agreement.

(4)  Other procedural and explanatory provisions to enable such producers and handlers better to understand the program and their obligations under it and thereby assist in obtaining cooperation and compliance.

C.  The provisions of R.S. 3:3520 relative to publication, mailing of notice, and time of taking effect are applicable to any such administrative rules and regulations.

Added by Acts 1978, No. 500, §1; Acts 2009, No. 24, §8J, eff. June 12, 2009; Acts 2010, No. 861, §3.