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  "urn": "urn:us-la:rs:40:605",
  "title_number": "40",
  "section_number": "605",
  "citation": "R.S. 40:605",
  "heading": "Examinations, investigations, and hearings conducted by board or agent",
  "text": "The department, or any designated officer or employee thereof, may conduct examinations and investigations for purposes of this Part.\n\nHearings authorized or required by this Part shall be conducted by the department or the officer or employee designated by it for the purpose.",
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      "level": "title",
      "number": "40",
      "name": "PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY"
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      "number": "4",
      "name": "FOOD AND DRUGS"
    },
    {
      "level": "part",
      "number": "I",
      "name": "ADULTERATION, SUBSTITUTION, MISBRANDING, OR FALSE ADVERTISING"
    }
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  "breadcrumb": "Title 40 › Chapter 4 › Part I",
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      "act_year": 1978,
      "act_number": 786,
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    }
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  "acts_citations_raw": "Amended by Acts 1978, No. 786, §5, eff. July 17, 1978.",
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