LAC 55:I.2115. Report of Adjudication

A. Proceedings and adjudication for the levying of civil penalties under this law shall be conducted by the division of administrative law in accordance with regulations adopted pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act. B. A local governmental subdivision, except justice of the peace courts, enforcing the provisions of this Part may establish a procedure for adjudication of violations and levying of civil penalties in accordance with the provisions of this Part. Such procedure shall include: 1. the fixing of a schedule of civil penalties and costs for the various offenses within the limits of such penalties as are set by law; 2. providing that any person cited for a violation of the provisions of this Part may plead guilty or no contest before an officer designated by the local governmental subdivision; 3. that the adjudication shall conform to the requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act; 4. the final report of adjudication issued pursuant to R.S. 40:1749.23(D) shall be sent within 30 days to the department by certified mail return receipt requested.