Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 3:4652

  • Commissioner: means the commissioner of the Department of Agriculture and Forestry, or his duly authorized representatives acting at his discretion. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 3:4602
  • Department: means the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 3:4602
  • Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.

A.  A weighing device which has been approved by the department and which is of a type suitable for the weighing of farm-raised catfish or catfish products shall be used.

B.  The weighing ticket shall include but is not limited to the following:

(1)  The name and address of the processor.

(2)  The name of the producer of the catfish or catfish products being weighed.

(3)  The date the catfish or catfish products are weighed.

(4)  The signature of the individual who weighed the catfish or catfish products.

(5)  Any additional information the commissioner of agriculture and forestry deems necessary for the lawful and accurate recording of the weight of farm-raised catfish or catfish products.

C.  Copies of all weight tickets shall be furnished to the producers along with settlement sheets.

Acts 1992, No. 55, §1.