Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024
A. A loaders log
must be kept on all timber harvesting sites. On any per-unit sale, upon
completion of the harvest, the purchaser must provide the timber owner a copy
of the loaders log. Loaders log must be maintained for a period not less than
six years.
B. Each loaders log must
contain the following information:
1. loader
make and model-each loader used must be identified on the loaders log book by
make and model;
2. load number-each
load of timber leaving a cutting site must be assigned a load number. Load
numbers for each job site must be in sequence;
3. parish/county and state-the parish or
county and state where the timber was severed;
4. landowner's name-the name of the owner of
the land where the timber is being severed. On multiple ownership land, the
name of the estate, corporation, or what the site is commonly known as, may be
entered. On industrial lands, the company tract number may be listed;
5. date and time-the date and time the forest
product is loaded on the truck;
6.
product-the forest product type must be clearly identified, for instance pine
log, pine pulp, hardwood log, hardwood pulp, chip and saw, poles. The following
symbols may be used: PL-pine logs; PP-pine pulp; HWL-hardwood logs;
HWP-hardwood pulp; C&S-chip and saw. Any other forest product must be
written out. The severance tax code may also be used to identify the
product;
7. destination-the first
wood-receiving facility that the forest product is being transported
to;
8. loader's name-the name of
the individual loading the timber. Name must be as shown on the loaders drivers
license. Must be printed and legible;
9. driver's name-the name of the driver
transporting the load. Name must be as shown on the drivers CDL. Must be
printed and legible.
C.
A loaders log may be kept in an electronic form. If a loaders log is kept in
electronic form, it shall contain all required information set forth in
Subsection B of this regulation and be maintained for a period of not less than
six years.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
Promulgated in accordance with
R.S.
3:4278.3.
