Louisiana Administrative Code Title 7 - AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS
Here’s a refreshed overview of the Louisiana Administrative Code (LAC), Title 7 – Agriculture and Animals, current through June 2025 (doa.la.gov):
📘 Structure of Title 7 – LAC
Title 7 is organized into Parts, each containing multiple Chapters and Sections, covering a broad range of topics:
Part I – Administration (Ch. I–II)
Part III – Agricultural Finance (Ch. III‑101 to III‑915)
Part V – Advertising, Marketing and Processing (Ch. V‑1 to V‑31)
Part VII – Dealers in Farm Products (Ch. VII‑1)
Part IX – Brands, Grades and Inspections (currently Reserved)
Part XI – Fertilizers (Ch. XI‑1)
Part XIII – Seeds (Ch. XIII‑1 to XIII‑13)
Part XV – Plant Protection and Quarantine (Ch. XV‑1 to XV‑7)
Part XVII – Feed (Ch. XVII‑1)
Part XIX – Agricultural Liming Materials (Ch. XIX‑1)
Part XXI – Plant Protection & Quarantine (extended Ch. XXI‑1 to XXI‑23)
Part XXIII – Pesticides (Ch. XXIII‑1 to XXIII‑35)
Part XXV – Structural Pest Control (Ch. XXV‑1)
Part XXVII – Agricultural Commodity Dealer & Warehouse (Ch. XXVII‑1)
Part XXIX – Horticulture Commission (Ch. XXIX‑1)
Part XXXI – Milk, Milk Products & Substitutions (Ch. XXXI‑1 to XXXI‑5)
Part XXXIII – Meat & Poultry Inspections (Ch. XXXIII‑1)
Part XXXV – Agro‑Consumer Services (Ch. XXXV‑1, e.g., Weights & Measures)
Part XXXVI – Agricultural Ethanol Production (Ch. XXXVI‑1)
Part XXXVII – Security Devices (Ch. XXXVII‑1)
Part XXXIX – Forestry (Ch. XXXIX‑1 to XXXIX‑15)
Part XLI – Soil & Water Conservation (Ch. XLI‑1 to XLI‑3)
Part XLIII – Organic Farming (Ch. XLIII‑1)
Part XLV – Agritourism (Ch. XLV‑1)
Part XLVII – Railroad Crossings – Ag & Private Rural Residence (Ch. XLVII‑1)
Part XLIX – Medical Marijuana (Repealed) (law.cornell.edu, casetext.com)
🔍 Highlights by Part
Part V – Advertising, Marketing, Processing
Chapter 5 defines official state standards for meat grading. It adopts USDA standards for beef, pork, lamb, and veal (law.cornell.edu).
Part XV & XXI – Plant Protection & Quarantine
Cover regulations on crop pests, boll weevil control, apiaries, and alternative livestock (like captive cervids).
E.g., § XXI‑1719 sets permitted harvest times for farm-raised white-tailed deer: from ½ hour before sunrise to ½ hour after sunset, Oct 1–Jan 31; other species follow similar rules unless commissioner’s order states otherwise (law.cornell.edu).
Part XXXV – Agro‑Consumer Services
Includes weights & measures rules: specifications, tolerances, device requirements, fee schedules, registration, and associated penalties .
✅ How to Use Title 7
Identify the relevant Part(s): e.g., Seeds → Part XIII; Pesticides → Part XXIII; Forestry → Part XXXIX.
Locate the specific Chapter and Section within that part.
Consult official sources—like the Louisiana Register site or DOA PDFs—for the full current text and effective dates.
The DOA State Register lists Title 7 as last amended June 2025 (law.cornell.edu, doa.la.gov).
🛠️ Practical Applications
Farmers & distributors should reference weights & measures for scales, packaging, and fees (Part XXXV).
Meat processors need to align with USDA-based grading standards (Part V).
Pest control and crop protection specialists must follow plant protection rules (Parts XV/XXI).
Livestock farmers, including alternative livestock like deer, must comply with § XXI‑1719 harvest times.
Forestry professionals follow Part XXXIX regulations for forest management and conservation.
📎 Need More?
I can deep dive into a part, chapter, or specific section—just let me know (e.g., Part XIII seeds rules, Part XXIII pesticides).
I can provide links or PDFs from DOA or Louisiana’s State Register covering the latest amendments.
I can explain how to apply/register licenses or comply with inspection programs under specific Parts.
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