La. R.S. 56:2014

Upon a determination that any person, firm, or corporation is dredging fill sand or fill material without a valid license from the department, the secretary may issue an emergency cease and desist order. The issuance of such an emergency cease and desist order shall not be subject to the limitations and formalities relating to notice and hearings imposed with regard to adjudications under R.S. 49:950 et seq., but shall be subject to all other applicable provisions of law. The emergency cease and desist order shall remain in force until a hearing can be held concerning the situation which prompted the emergency order, but in no event shall such an emergency order remain in force longer than fifteen days.