§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.
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