LAC 7:XXIII.2903. Identification of Emergency

A. Procedure 1. Persons detecting or discovering what they reasonably believe to be an emergency involving the use, misuse or storage of pesticides shall immediately contact the division via the 24-hour telephone hotline at (225) 925-3763. 2. Personnel receiving any complaint related to pesticides shall record the information required on department-approved telephone complaint forms. 3. Personnel receiving any complaint that could constitute an emergency shall immediately notify the director. 4. Upon notification, the commissioner shall make a determination as to whether an emergency exists. This determination shall be made as soon as possible. In determining the gravity of the danger, the commissioner shall consider whether the pesticides have resulted in the death of marine life or wildlife and whether the maximum contaminant levels established by §3103 have been exceeded.