2006 Louisiana Laws - RS 26:323 — Definitions

§323.  Definitions

For purposes of this Part, the following words and phrases have the definitions ascribed herein, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1)  "Native wine" means any product, produced in Louisiana for sale, having an alcohol content not to exceed twenty-one percent by weight and of which fifty-one percent of the finished product by volume is obtained from fermentation of grapes, fruits, berries, or vegetables grown and produced in Louisiana.  However, bulk, concentrated, or fortified wines used for blending may be produced outside of this state and used in producing native wines.  

(2)  "Native winery" means any place or establishment in this state where native wine is produced in whole or in part for sale.  

(3)  "Producer" means any person who, directly or indirectly, personally or through any agency engages in the making, blending, rectifying, or other processing of native wines in Louisiana.  

Acts 1990, No. 736, §1.