Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:3717 – A. The board may investigate any evidence or allegation which appears to show that any person is or may be in violation of any provision of this Chapter.
Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:3717
- Allegation: something that someone says happened.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- 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.
- Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- person: includes a body of persons, whether incorporated or not. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 1:10
A. The board may investigate any evidence or allegation which appears to show that any person is or may be in violation of any provision of this Chapter.
B. The board may apply for an injunction in any court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin any person from committing any act which is in violation of this Chapter.
C. If it is established that the defendant has been or is committing an act which is in violation of this Chapter, the court shall enter a decree perpetually enjoining the defendant from further committing such act.
D. In case of violation of any injunction issued under the provisions of this Section, the court may summarily conduct a hearing and find the offender in contempt of court.
E. Such injunctive proceedings shall be in addition to, and not in lieu of, all penalties and other remedies as provided in this Chapter.
Acts 2013, No. 351, §2.
NOTE: See La. Rev. Stat. 37:3718 regarding termination date of Chapter on July 1, 2028.