Wed Jun 24, 2026
Commission of Weights and Measures
Weights and Measures Commission to hear 5 contested and 11 stipulated cases
The Louisiana Weights and Measures Commission will hold an adjudicatory hearing on 16 cases, including 5 contested matters (Shop a Lott 7, Everyday Mart, Smartstyle 11569, Bumper to Bumper 174, Vidalia Food Mart) and 11 stipulated cases (e.g., Target Stores, Dollar General Store 11805, Sam's Club 8221). The meeting also includes approval of March 20, 2026 minutes, public comment periods, and setting the next hearing for November 4, 2026.
- Contested hearing: 26-WM-0604 – Shop a Lott 7
- Contested hearing: 26-WM-0605 – Everyday Mart
- Contested hearing: 26-WM-0606 – Smartstyle 11569
- Contested hearing: 26-WM-0614 – Bumper to Bumper 174
- Stipulated cases include Target Stores, Dollar General Store 11805, Sam's Club 8221, and 8 others
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✓ Decided: Commission approves penalties for multiple businesses over pricing violations
The Commission of Weights and Measures found four businesses in violation of pricing laws and approved their respective penalties. Additionally, the Commission accepted stipulations and recommended penalties for 12 other cases in globo.
- Approved $2,500 penalty for Shop a Lott 7 (Leesville) for 5 overcharges
- Approved $2,400 penalty for Everyday Mart (Iowa) for 8 pricing display violations
- Approved $5,250 penalty for Smartstyle 11569 (Eunice) for 7 overcharges
- Approved $4,000 penalty for Bumper to Bumper 174 (Oakdale) for 8 overcharges
- Accepted stipulations and recommended penalties in globo for 12 cases
- Continued case 6-WM-0602 (Fast Stop 12) to the next hearing
- Approved March 20, 2026, meeting minutes (unanimous)
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LOUISIANA WEIGHTS AND MEASURES COMMISSION HEARING
WEDNESDAY , JUNE 24, 2026, AT 9:30AM
VETERANS’ MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM
5825 FLORIDA BOULEV ARD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70806
AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS
IV. APPROV AL OF MARCH 20, 2026, MINUTES
V. ADJUDICATORY HEARING
CONTESTED
26-WM-0604 – Shop a Lott 7
26-WM-0605 – Everyday Mart
26-WM-0606 – Smartstyle 11569
26-WM-0614 – Bumper to Bumper 174
26-WM-0615 - Vidalia Food Mart
STIPULATED
26-WM-0203 - Pelico Farms
26-WM-0212 - Target Stores
26-WM-0601 - Smoke 360
26-WM-0602 – Fast Stop 142
26-WM-0603 – South Lewis Street Hop In
26-WM-0608 – The Ragin Cajun Store Student Union
26-WM-0609 – Kangroo 1
26-WM-0610 - Grab N Geaux 30
26-WM-0612 – Dollar General Store 11805
26-WM-0613 – Sam’s Club 8221
26-WM-0616 – U Save 2 dba Ada Market
VI. OLD BUSINESS
VII. NEW BUSINESS
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT
IX. SET NEXT HEARING DATE
a. November 04, 2026
X. ADJOURNMENT
THIS AGENDA IS TENTATIVE UNTIL 24 HOURS IN ADV ANCE OF THE MEETING, AT
WHICH TIME THE MOST RECENT REVISION BECOMES OFFICIAL. ANY
SUBSEQUENT CHANGES MUST BE VOTED ON BY THE COMMISSION. NOTICE IS
HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE COMMISSION MAY VOTE TO HOLD AN EXECUTIVE
SESSION ON ANY AGENDA OR OTHER DULY APPROVED ITEM THAT IS EXEMPTED
FROM DISCUSSION AT AN OPEN MEETING PURSUANT TO LA. R.S. 42:17. FURTHER,
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, PLEASE
CONTACT …
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LOUISIANA COMMISSION OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
ADJUDICATORY HEARING MINUTES
June 24, 2026, at 9:30 A.M.
Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry
Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium
5825 Florida Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman, Mr. Scott Simonson, called the hearing to order at 9:35 a.m.
II. ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUOROM
Blaire LeBlanc, LDAF Staff, called roll, and the following Commission Members were
present:
Commission Members Present Alternates Present:
Mr. Scott Simonson, Chairman
Mr. Dave George, Vice Chairman
Mr. Bryan Stafford
Mr. Justin Alford
Ms. Jessica Elliott
Mr. Frank Lopinto
Mr. Mickey Freiberg
Mr. Joe Bushnell
With eight (8) members present, a quorum was declared.
The following members were absent: Mr. Kurt Strawtiz and Mr. Tommy “Bo” Bushnell.
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
IV. APPROVAL OF MARCH 20, 2026, MINUTES.
Mr. Dave George moved to approve the minutes of the March 20, 2026, meeting. Mr. Frank
Lopinto seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
V. ADJUDICATORY HEARING
A) ADJUDICATED CASES
LDAF Staff Attorney Bethany Gonzales represented the department and presented the
following cases. Assistant Attorney General Tanika Starks presided as Hearing
Officer.
26-WM-0604 – Shop a Lott 7 (Leesville)
5 VIOLATION(S)
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5 – Overcharges – LA. R.S. 3:4617 (A)
Bethany Gonzales, LDAF Attorney, represented the Department. Tanika Starks,
Assistant Attorney General, pres …
Fri Mar 20, 2026
Commission of Weights and Measures
Louisiana Weights and Measures Commission to hold adjudicatory hearings
The Commission will conduct adjudicatory hearings for several contested and stipulated cases. The body will also vote on the approval of minutes from October 23, 2025.
- Contested hearings for Elton Express, Bridge Petroleum, and 90 Point
- Stipulated hearings for Target Stores and Tractor Supply Company
- Stipulated hearings for Dollar General Store 23081 and Store 9854
- Stipulated hearings for Family Dollar Store 25746 and Mars Wrigley Confectionery US, LLC
- Setting of next hearing dates for June 24, 2026, and November 04, 2026
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✓ Decided: Commission issues multiple fines for weights and measures violations
The Commission of Weights and Measures approved penalties for 20 businesses regarding overcharges, missing price displays, and unmet declared weights. The largest penalty was assessed against Mars Wrigley Confectionery US, LLC. One case involving Target Stores was continued to June 24, 2026.
- Approved $172,750 penalty for Mars Wrigley Confectionery US, LLC (unanimous)
- Approved $60,500 penalty for Tractor Supply Company (approved; Jessica Elliott abstained)
- Approved $10,500 penalty for Family Dollar Store 25746 (unanimous)
- Approved $9,200 penalty for Thibodeaux Country Store (unanimous)
- Approved $6,000 penalty for Dollar General Store 23081 (unanimous)
- Approved $4,800 penalty for 90 Pointe (unanimous)
- Approved $1,750 penalty for Elton Express (unanimous)
- Granted continuance for Target Stores case to June 24, 2026
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LOUISIANA WEIGHTS AND MEASURES COMMISSION HEARING
FRIDAY , MARCH 20, 2026, AT 9:30AM
VETERANS’ MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM
5825 FLORIDA BOULEV ARD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70806
AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS
IV. APPROV AL OF OCTOBER 23, 2025, MINUTES
V. ADJUDICATORY HEARING
CONTESTED
26-WM-0221 Elton Express
26-WM-0222 Bridge Petroleum
26-WM-0224 90 Point
STIPULATED
25-WM-1006 Deli 2 Go
25-WM-1019 Save and Go 4
26-WM-0201 Bayou Corner Express
26-WM-0202 Dollar General Store 23081
26-WM-0204 Time Loop
26-WM-0205 Thibodeaux Country Store
26-WM-0207 Family Dollar Store 25746
26-WM-0210 Kings Point II
26-WM-0212 Target Stores
26-WM-0214 Kangroo 3
26-WM-0216 Dollar General Store 9854
26-WM-0218 Five Star Quick Stop
26-WM-0219 Grab N Geaux 8
26-WM-0220 Mars Wrigley Confectionery US, LLC
26-WM-0223 Tractor Supply Company
26-WM-0225 Smokers Express
VI. OLD BUSINESS
VII. NEW BUSINESS
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT
IX. SET NEXT HEARING DATE
Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 9:30 am.
Wednesday, November 04, 2026, at 9:30am.
X. ADJOURNMENT
THIS AGENDA IS TENTATIVE UNTIL 24 HOURS IN ADV ANCE OF THE MEETING, AT
WHICH TIME THE MOST RECENT REVISION BECOMES OFFICIAL. ANY
SUBSEQUENT CHANGES MUST BE VOTED ON BY THE COMMISSION. NOTICE IS
HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE COMMISSION MAY VOTE TO HOLD AN EXECUTIVE
SESSION ON ANY AGENDA OR OTHER DULY APPROVED ITEM THAT IS EXEMPTED
FROM DIS …
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LOUISIANA COMMISSION OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
ADJUDICATORY HEARING MINUTES
March 20, 2026, at 9:30 A.M.
Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry
Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium
5825 Florida Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman, Mr. Scott Simonson, called the hearing to order at 9:32 a.m.
ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUOROM
Blaire LeBlanc, LDAF Staff, called roll, and the following Commission Members were
present:
Commission Members Present Alternates Present:
Mr. Scott Simonson, Chairman Kurt Strawitz
Mr. Dave George, Vice Chairman
Mr. Bryan Stafford
Mr. Justin Alford
Ms. Jessica Elliott
Mr. Frank Lopinto
Mr. Mickey Freiberg
Mr. Tommy “Bo” Haring
With cight (8) members and one (1) alternate present, a quorum was declared.
The following members were absent: Mr. Joe Bushnell and Michael Diresto.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 23, 2025, AND FEBRUARY 10, 2026, MINUTES.
Mr. Scott Simonson moved to approve the minutes from the October 23, 2025, and
February 10, 2026, meeting. Mr. Mickey Freiberg seconded the motion. The motion carried
unanimously.
ADJUDICATORY HEARING
A) LDAF Staff Attorney Bethany Gonzales represented the department and presented the
following cases. Assistant Attorney General Tanika Starks presided as Hearing Officer.
ADJUDICATED CASES
26-WM-0221 Elton Express (Elton)
7 VIOLATION(S)
7 — Overcharges — LA. R.S. 3:4617 (A)
Bethany Gonzales, LDAF Attorney, represented the Department. Tanika Starks,
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Tue Feb 10, 2026
Commission of Weights and Measures
Weights and Measures Commission holds adjudicatory hearing
The Louisiana Weights and Measures Commission will hold an adjudicatory hearing on February 10, 2026, at 9:30 AM in the Veteran's Memorial Auditorium in Baton Rouge. The agenda contains only procedural information; no specific items for decision or discussion are listed.
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✓ Decided: Commission of Weights and Measures hearing canceled
The hearing was canceled because a quorum was not declared. The meeting was rescheduled for March 20, 2026.
- Canceled hearing due to lack of quorum
- Rescheduled hearing for March 20, 2026
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
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Louisiana Weights and Measures Commission
ADJUDICATORY HEARING NOTICE
The next adjudicatory hearing of the Weights and Measures Commission
has been scheduled for
Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 9:30AM
In the Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium
Located on the first floor of the LDAF building at
5825 Florida Boulevard, Baton Rouge, La 70806
For additional information, please contact Paul Floyd
Director of Weights and Measures
(225-) 925-3780
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LOUISIANA COMMISSION OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
ADJUDICATORY HEARING MINUTES
February 10, 2026, at 9:30 A.M.
Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry
Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium
5825 Florida Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman, Mr. Scott Simonson, called the hearing to order at 9:38 a.m.
ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUOROM
Blaire LeBlanc, LDAF Staff, called roll, and the following Commission Members were
present:
Commission Members Present Alternates Present:
Mr. Scott Simonson
Mr. Bryan Stafford
Mr. Justin Alford
Mr. Tommy “Bo” Haring
Mr. Mickey Freiberg
With five (5) members present, a quorum was not declared. The W&M Hearing was
canceled and rescheduled for March 20, 2026.
The following members were absent: Mr. Dave George, Mr. Joe Bushnell, Mr. Micheal
DiResto, and Mr. Frank Lopinto
ADJOURNMENT.
A motion was made at 09:41 a.m. to adjourn the meeting by Mr. Justin Alford and seconded
by Mr. Mickey Frieberg. All members were in favor. Motion carried.
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