§ 40:700 As used in this Subpart, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this Section:
§ 40:700.1 The secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health shall have the authority to promulgate rules and regulations, with the advice and recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Wat
§ 40:700.2 False advertisement
§ 40:700.3 Exceptions as to false advertising by agencies
§ 40:700.4 Other prohibited acts
§ 40:700.5 A. The department may require all dealers who engage in the business of selling water treatment devices to the public to obtain a permit and shall provide by regulation for a reasona
§ 40:700.6 A. The department may revoke any permit issued pursuant to the provisions of this Subpart at any time the holder of a permit is found to be in noncompliance with the provisions of th
§ 40:700.7 A. Every dealer permitted pursuant to the provisions of this Subpart shall maintain with the secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health a surety bond in the amount of ten thousa
§ 40:700.8 A. Before reporting any violation of this Subpart to any district attorney for institution of criminal proceedings thereunder, the department shall afford appropriate notice and oppo
§ 40:700.9 Each district attorney to whom the department reports any violation for institution of criminal proceedings or proceedings for an injunction under this Subpart, or to whom any health
§ 40:700.10 A. Whoever violates any provision of this Subpart shall be fined, for the first offense, not more than five hundred dollars or imprisoned for not more than six months, or both.
§ 40:700.11 A. In order to avoid multiplicity of criminal prosecutions, the district courts may, for cause, restrain any person by temporary or permanent injunction from the dissemination or causing t

Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes > Title 40 > Chapter 4 > Part III-A > Subpart A - Water Treatment Devices

  • Advertisement: includes all representations of fact or opinion disseminated to the public in any manner or by any means. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:700
  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Bequest: Property gifted by will.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • 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.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Dealer: means any person or entity engaged in the business of selling water treatment devices to the public. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:700
  • Department: means the Louisiana Department of Health and "secretary" means the secretary thereof. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:700
  • Enrolled bill: The final copy of a bill or joint resolution which has passed both chambers in identical form. It is printed on parchment paper, signed by appropriate officials, and submitted to the President/Governor for signature.
  • 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.
  • Foreclosure: A legal process in which property that is collateral or security for a loan may be sold to help repay the loan when the loan is in default. Source: OCC
  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
  • 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.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Liabilities: The aggregate of all debts and other legal obligations of a particular person or legal entity.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • Oversight: Committee review of the activities of a Federal agency or program.
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • person: includes a body of persons, whether incorporated or not. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 1:10
  • Personal property: All property that is not real property.
  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
  • Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • User fees: Fees charged to users of goods or services provided by the government. In levying or authorizing these fees, the legislature determines whether the revenue should go into the treasury or should be available to the agency providing the goods or services.
  • Water treatment device: means any instrument or contrivance sold at retail for residential use and designed to be added to the plumbing system of a water supply intended for human consumption to improve that water supply by any means including, but not limited to, filtration, purification, distillation, or conditioning. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:700