A.  Before reporting any violation of this Part to any district attorney for institution of criminal proceedings thereunder, the department may, in accordance with regulations prescribed by it, afford appropriate notice and opportunity for hearing to interested persons upon the question of such violations.  The report to the district attorney when such hearings are held shall be accompanied by findings of the appropriate officers and employees.

B.  The department need not report for prosecution minor violations of this Part when the purposes of the Part can best be accomplished by a suitable written notice or warning.  

Amended by Acts 1978, No. 786, §5, eff. July 17, 1978; Acts 1985, No. 346, §1, eff. July 9, 1985.