Louisiana Revised Statutes 3:1773 – Duty to prosecute violators
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Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 3:1773
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Person: means an individual or any legal or commercial entity, including a corporation, business trust, partnership, limited liability company, association, or joint venture. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 3:1
- Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
The Attorney General and district attorneys, whenever called upon to do so by the commissioner or entomologist or upon judicial affidavit of any responsible citizen and presented with evidence of a violation of this Part, shall prosecute the person, firm, or corporation charged with a violation hereof.