Code · Louisiana · Title 30 — Minerals, Oil, and Gas and Environmental Quality

RS 30:2114

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RS 30:2114

§2114. Posting of bond

A. The department shall require the posting of a bond by licensees to provide funds in the event of abandonment, default, or other inability of the licensee to meet the requirements of the department.

B. A bond deemed acceptable in Louisiana shall be a bond issued by a fidelity or surety company authorized to do business in Louisiana, a personal bond secured by such collateral as the department deems satisfactory, a cash bond, or a letter of credit.

C. The department is authorized to exempt classes of licensees from the requirements of this Section when a finding is made that such exemption will not result in a significant risk to the public welfare and safety.

Acts 1979, No. 449, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1980; Acts 1999, No. 303, §1, eff. June 14, 1999.