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Title 51 - Trade and Commerce
CHAPTER 1. IN GENERAL
PART I. COMMISSION MERCHANTS
- §1. Definitions
- §2. Bond
- §3. Records of transactions; statements of sales; commissions
- §4. Fraud; penalty
- §5. Accounts of sales; contents; penalty
- §6. Inspection of records by state officers, etc.
- §7. Refusal to permit inspection; penalty
- §8. Use of inspection; misuse; penalty
- §9. Price fixing; excessive commissions; fraud; penalty
PART II. FIRE, BANKRUPTCY, AND FIDUCIARY SALES
- §31. Definitions
- §32. Exemptions
- §33. License required
- §34. Application for license; supplemental license
- §35. Issuance of license; fee
- §36. License; record of application; abstract
- §37. License; removal of goods
- §38. Purchase of additional goods for resale
- §39. Additional goods not to be added during the sale
- §40. False advertising; penalty
- §41. Violations; penalty
PART II-A. GOING-OUT-OF-BUSINESS SALES
- §42. Definitions
- §43. Applicability
- §44. Licensure required
- §45. Administration
- §46. Registration of promoters
- §47. Application for going-out-of-business sale license; deposit; fee
- §48. Issuance of license; term
- §49. Restrictions and prohibitions
- §50. Expiration and return of licensure; lost licenses
- §51. Holding of deposit
- §52. Violations; penalties; unfair trade practice
- §53. False advertising; penalty
PART III. FOREIGN-TRADE ZONES
- §61. Definitions
- §62. Boards authorized to make application for a foreign-trade zone
- §63. Location of zone; rules and regulations
- §64. Buildings or enclosures
- §65. Extent of authority of commissioners
- §66. Port of New Orleans; limitation in use of buildings or enclosures
PART IV. MONOPOLIES
- §121. Commerce defined
- §122. Contracts, combinations and conspiracies in restraint of trade illegal; penalty
- §123. Monopolizing trade or commerce prohibited; penalty
- §124. Competitor, agreements discriminating against; manuals
- §125. Corporations; transactions lessening competition; exceptions
- §126. Corporation's violation attributable to officers, directors and agents responsible; penalty
- §127. Idle manufacturing plants; presumption of violation; receivership; sale or lease
- §128. Injunction at suit of state; petition and citation; temporary relief; process as to parties not joined
- §129. Injunction at suit of private party
- §130. Sequestration or receivership
- §131. Venue; subpoenas
- §132. Judgment; use as evidence; suspension of prescription
- §133. Evidence; defendant's documents; legislative and administrative reports; judicial records
- §134. Exceptions to be filed in limine litis; disposition; answer; trial; preference
- §135. Interlocutory judgments; appeal; failure to appeal
- §136. Reasonable attorneys fees taxed as costs
- §137. Damages recoverable for violation of law
- §138. Suits to be instituted by Attorney General or district attorney; prosecutions
- §139. Forfeitures; corporate charter; foreign corporation's right to do business; property unlawfully used
- §140. Conspiracy in restraint of trade, agricultural products; penalty
- §141. Immunity of person reporting offense
- §142. Exemptions
- §143. Discovery; application for order; notice
- §144. Discovery; order; production of books, papers, etc.
- §145. Discovery; service; place of examination
- §146. Discovery; incrimination
- §147. Discovery; disclosure prohibited; use of testimony
- §148. Discovery; adjournment of examination
- §149. Discovery; transcript; governor to have custody
- §150. Discovery; contempt
- §151. Discovery; costs
- §152. Discovery; appeal
PART V. SUNDAY LAWS
- §191. Sunday closing law; local ordinances; election
- §192. Agreements requiring Sunday opening prohibited
- §193. Motor vehicle dealer exemption
- §194. Repealed by Acts 1986, No. 1, §2, eff. Dec. 1, 1986.
- §195. Repealed by Acts 1986, No. 1, §2, eff. Dec. 1, 1986.
PART V - A. FILING METHODS
PART VI. TRADEMARKS, TRADE NAMES, AND DOMAIN NAMES
SUBPART A. IN GENERAL
- §211. Definitions
- §212. Registrability
- §213. Powers of the secretary of state; reservation of trade names, trademarks, and service marks
- §214. Application for registration
- §215. Certificate of registration
- §215.1. Certificate of correction
- §216. Duration and renewal
- §217. Assignment
- §218. Records
- §219. Cancellation
- §220. Classification of trademarks and service marks
- §221. Fraudulent registration
- §222. Infringement
- §223. Remedies
- §223.1. Injury to business reputation; dilution
- §224. Educational institutions
SUBPART B. BEVERAGE AND FOOD CONTAINERS
- §241. Filing of name, mark or device; publication
- §242. Unlawful use, cancellation or damage
- §243. Penalty; prima facie evidence
SUBPART C. ASSUMED BUSINESS NAMES
- §281. Registration; condition precedent to licensing
- §281.1. Assumed names; English; prohibitions
- §281.2. Assumed name restrictions
- §282. Repealed by Acts 2020, No. 25, §1.
- §283. Corporation; partnership
- §284. Penalty; fee for certificate needed to obtain license
SUBPART D. LINEN SERVICES
SUBPART E. LOUISIANA STADIUM AND EXPOSITION DISTRICT
- §291. Purpose
- §292. Applicability of law regarding trademarks, service marks and trade names in general
- §293. Certain trademarks, service marks and trade names reserved to Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District
- §293.1. Transfer of right to designate and use a name for stadium facility; conditions
- §294. Issuance by secretary of state of certificates of registration of trademarks, service marks and trade names reserved to Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District
- §295. Registration of confusingly similar trademarks, service marks and trade names prohibited
SUBPART F. LOUISIANA AMERICAN REVOLUTION BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION
- §296. Purpose
- §297. Applicability of law regarding trademarks, service marks and trade names in general
- §298. Certain trademarks, service marks and trade names reserved to Louisiana American Revolution Bicentennial Commission
- §299. Issuance by secretary of state of certificates of registration of trademarks, service marks and trade names reserved to Louisiana American Revolution Bicentennial Commission
- §300. Registration of confusingly similar trademarks, service marks and trade names prohibited
SUBPART G. JAZZLAND
- §300.1. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 511, §1.
- §300.2. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 511, §1.
- §300.3. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 511, §1.
- §300.4. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 511, §1.
- §300.5. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 511, §1.
- §300.6. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 511, §1.
SUBPART H. INDIVIDUAL DOMAIN NAME PROTECTION
- §300.11. Definitions
- §300.12. Individual domain name protection; prohibited activities; exceptions
- §300.13. Violations; private actions; costs awarded by court
SUBPART I. ADDITIONAL DOMAIN NAME PROTECTION
SUBPART J. CRESCENT COVER LOGO
SUBPART K. LAMAR-DIXON EXPO CENTER
PART VII. TRADING CERTIFICATES, CHECKS OR TICKETS
- §301. Redemption in money to be made on demand
- §302. Certificates, etc., to be treated as payable to bearer on demand in money
- §303. Violation; penalty
- §304. Rebate certificates unlawful if issued to control business
- §305. Rebate certificates; requirement that purchaser make all purchases from issuer unlawful
- §306. Rebate certificates; violation no defense to liability on certificates
PART VIII. UNFAIR TRADE
SUBPART A. DISCRIMINATION
- §331. Sales at different prices in different localities to injure competitor unlawful
- §332. Penalty
- §333. Violation; contracts void
- §334. Violation by corporation; investigation; proceedings to be instituted
- §335. Violation by corporation; revocation of permit or license
- §336. Violation by corporation; suit to oust corporation from all business in state
- §337. Violation; remedies and penalties cumulative
- §350. Independent truckers; prohibit requirement of broker
SUBPART B. PYRAMIDS
- §361. Definitions
- §362. Promoting pyramid promotional scheme unlawful
- §363. Violations; penalties
- §364. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 379, §2.
- §365. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 379, §2.
- §366. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 379, §2.
- §367. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 379, §2.
- §368. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 379, §2.
- §369. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 379, §2.
- §370. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 379, §2.
- §371. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 379, §2.
SUBPART C. SOLICITATIONS
SUBPART D. FALSE ADVERTISING
- §411. Advertisements, untrue or misleading, prohibited; penalty
- §412. Advertising of fallout shelters
- §413. Advertising using the term "Doctor" or "Dr."
- §414. Use of terms; fee information; violations
SUBPART E. UNFAIR SALES LAW
- §421. Definitions
- §422. Sales at less than cost unlawful
- §422.1. Unfair sales of motor fuel; impairment of competition; exemptions; records to support exemptions
- §423. Violation; penalty; prima facie evidence; revocation of license or permit
- §424. Injunctions
- §425. Incrimination not to bar evidence in civil action; defendant or witness not to be prosecuted
- §426. Exemptions
- §427. Name of Subpart
SUBPART F. SALES REPRESENTATIVES
- §441. Definitions
- §442. Contract
- §443. Payment of commissions; timely payment
- §444. Attorney fees and damages
- §445. Certain venue provisions invalid
SUBPART G. PAYMENT, REBATE, AND CREDIT OF INSURANCE DEDUCTIBLES
- §451. Payments and rebates charged against insurance deductibles; sellers of goods or services prohibited
- §452. Repealed by Acts 1993, No. 585, §2.
- §453. §§453, 454 Repealed by Acts 1970, No. 423, §23
SUBPART H. UNSOLICITED MERCHANDISE
- §461. Unsolicited merchandise; obligation of recipient
- §461.1. Unsolicited goods; member of organization; obligation of recipient
SUBPART I. BOAT DESIGNS
- §462. Definitions
- §462.1. Duplication and sale of items manufactured by direct molding process prohibited
- §462.2. Injunctive relief; damages
SUBPART J. SPORTS TRADING CARDS
CHAPTER 2. PARTICULAR GOODS
PART I. AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS
PART I-A. REPURCHASE OF FARM, INDUSTRIAL AND LAWN AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT BY WHOLESALER
- §481. Applicability of Part
- §481.1. Choice of remedy
- §482. Terminations or cancellations
- §483. Violations; civil remedies
- §483.1. Indemnification of dealers
- §484. Resale of implements, machinery and attachments
- §485. Resale of repair parts
- §486. Passage of title; right of possession
- §487. Supplementary nature of provisions
- §488. Repurchase from heirs upon death of dealer
- §489. Liability for failure to repurchase
- §490. Reimbursement for handling costs
- §490.1. Limitation on dealer's obligations
PART II. BICYCLES
PART I-B. WARRANTY CLAIMS ON FARM, INDUSTRIAL, AND LAWN AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT
PART III. DRUGS AND COSMETICS
- §521. Definitions
- §522. Unlawful acts; false or misleading advertising or practices; secret gifts; inaccurate bills; lotteries; demonstrators
- §523. Board of pharmacy; enforcement of law; rules and regulations
- §524. Penalty
- §525. Name of Part
PART IV. HIDES
- §541. Purchasers and carriers; records of purchases and shipments
- §542. Carriers; right to refuse shipment; exemptions
- §543. Purchasers and carriers; penalty
- §544. Retailers; records of purchases
- §545. Retailers; records to be open to inspection
- §546. Retailers; penalty
PART V. JUNK
- §571. Repealed by Acts 2011, No. 389, §2.
- §572. Repealed by Acts 2011, No. 389, §2.
- §573. Repealed by Acts 2011, No. 389, §2.
- §574. Repealed by Acts 2011, No. 389, §2.
- §575. Repealed by Acts 2011, No. 389, §2.
- §576. Repealed by Acts 2011, No. 389, §2.
- §577. Repealed by Acts 2011, No. 389, §2.
- §578. Repealed by Acts 2011, No. 389, §2.
- §579. Repealed by Acts 2011, No. 389, §2.
PART VI. MEAT
- §611. Mammal to be known as marsh hare; name musk rat prohibited
- §612. Labeling meat or meat products
- §613. Foreign meats; selling; signs; penalties
- §614. Labeling of meat; enforcement; penalties
PART VII. MATCHES
- §641. Manufacture, sale, etc., of certain types of matches prohibited
- §642. Storage and sale; marking; further restrictions
- §643. Shipping containers; restrictions; marking
- §644. Penalty
PART VII-A. FIREWORKS
- §650. Definitions
- §651. Sale or use of permissible fireworks
- §651.1. Possession, sale, or use of certain fireworks prohibited; penalties
- §652. Proper naming; certification on shipping cases; time for selling; exceptions; sale and storage in homes prohibited
- §653. Storing and displaying of fireworks
- §654. Sales to children under fifteen or to intoxicated or irresponsible persons prohibited; unlawful discharge; minimum age for employee; penalties
- §655. Public displays; proximate displays; Class C public displays; licenses; permits; fees; adoption of rules and regulations
- §656. Permit to sell fireworks; application; fees; permit numbers
- §657. Persons and uses excepted
- §658. Penalties
- §659. Local licensing by parish or municipality
- §660. Local governing authorities; regulation or prohibition of sale, use, and possession of pyrotechnics or fireworks
PART VIII. MOTOR VEHICLES
- §661. Definitions
- §662. Finance company or agency; designation of by manufacturer or wholesaler in contract with dealer prohibited; completion of sale
- §663. Threats; prima facie evidence of violation
- §664. Finance company or agent; subsidies or discrimination by manufacturer or wholesaler prohibited
- §665. Violation; injunction; forfeiture of corporate charter and privileges
- §666. Violation; suit for damages
- §667. Penalty
- §668. Cumulative nature of law
PART IX. PRISON-MADE GOODS
- §691. Sale prohibited; exemptions
- §692. Penalty
- §692.1. Sale on the open market prohibited
- §692.2. Definition
- §692.3. Exemptions
- §692.4. §§692.4 to 692.10 Repealed by Acts 1983, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 59, §3, eff. Feb. 7, 1983.
PART X. LOUISIANA SECURITIES LAW
- §701. Short title
- §702. Definitions and rules of construction
- §703. Registration of dealers, salesmen, and investment advisers and adviser representatives; surety bonds; records; disclosures
- §704. Suspension or revocation of registration of dealers, salesmen, investment advisers, and investment adviser representatives; requiring current financial statements
- §705. Registration of securities; when and how required; delivery of prospectus
- §706. General provisions for registration of securities
- §707. Denial, suspension, or revocation of registration
- §708. Exempt securities
- §709. Exempt transactions
- §710. Commissioner of securities; powers of commissioner and employees; compensation and expenses; assistant commissioner
- §710.1. Commissioner of securities; power to assess civil monetary penalties
- §710.2. Public records; confidentiality
- §711. Investigations; subpoenas; self-incrimination; conducting hearings
- §712. Unlawful practices
- §713. Stop orders and injunctions against violations; receivers or auditors; criminal prosecutions
- §714. Civil liability from sales of securities
- §715. Venue of civil or criminal actions
- §716. Notice of opportunity for hearing; conduct of hearing; issuance of orders
- §717. Appeals
- §718. Consent to substituted service of process or pleadings; manner of service
- §719. Waiver of rights under chapter or rules and regulations void
- §720. Immunity of commissioner from suit
- §721. Burden of proving exemption; certificate of compliance or noncompliance as evidence; admissibility of copies of records
- §722. Savings provisions as to prior law
- §723. Violations; penalties; institution of criminal proceedings
- §724. Fees and expenses
PART X-A. LOUISIANA PROTECTION OF VULNERABLE ADULTS FROM FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION LAW
- §731. Short title
- §732. Definitions
- §733. Actions and immunities
- §734. Third-party disclosures and immunity
- §735. Delaying disbursements and immunity
- §736. Receipt of notice and immunity
- §737. Records
- §738. Rulemaking
PART XI. SHOES
- §761. Manufacturers; stamping of certain information on boot or shoe required
- §762. Dealers; sale unlawful if boot or shoe unstamped
- §763. Penalty
- §764. Exemptions
PART XII. PETROLEUM AND PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
SUBPART A. GASOLINE, KEROSENE, AND TRACTOR FUEL
- §781. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 139, §3, eff. May 28, 2003.
- §782. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 139, §3, eff. May 28, 2003.
- §783. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 139, §3, eff. May 28, 2003.
- §784. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 139, §3, eff. May 28, 2003.
- §784.1. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 139, §3, eff. May 28, 2003.
- §785. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 139, §3, eff. May 28, 2003.
- §785.1. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 139, §3, eff. May 28, 2003.
- §785.2. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 139, §3, eff. May 28, 2003.
- §786. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 139, §3, eff. May 28, 2003.
- §787. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 139, §3, eff. May 28, 2003.
- §788. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 139, §3, eff. May 28, 2003.
- §789. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 139, §3, eff. May 28, 2003.
- §790. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 139, §3, eff. May 28, 2003.
- §791. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 139, §3, eff. May 28, 2003.
- §792. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 139, §3, eff. May 28, 2003.
- §792.1. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 139, §3, eff. May 28, 2003.
- §793. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 139, §3, eff. May 28, 2003.
- §794. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 139, §3, eff. May 28, 2003.
- §795. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 139, §3, eff. May 28, 2003.
- §797. Repealed by Acts 1978, No. 330, §2, eff. July 1, 1978
SUBPART B. RECLAIMED MOTOR OR LUBRICATING OIL
SUBPART C. TEMPERATURE ADJUSTED VOLUME CONVERSION OF BULK SALES OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
PART XIII. EYEGLASSES
PART XIV. MANUFACTURED AND MODULAR HOUSING
- §911.21. Short title
- §911.22. Definitions
- §911.23. Establishment of Uniform Standards Code
- §911.24. License required; qualifications; application; issuance; transfer; criminal history record information
- §911.24.1. Manufactured home retailer manufacturer relationship; warranty work; requirements upon termination; penalty; indemnity
- §911.25. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 112, §2.
- §911.26. Louisiana Manufactured Housing Commission
- §911.27. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 718, §4.
- §911.28. Fees; disposition
- §911.29. Motor vehicle inspection; exception
- §911.30. Serial numbers on manufactured and modular homes
- §911.31. Repealed by Acts 1976, No. 125, §1
- §911.32. Administration and enforcement of Part; powers of commission; cease and desist orders; applicability of Administrative Procedure Act
- §911.33. Agent for service of process
- §911.34. Suit by commission for violations; venue; relief obtainable
- §911.35. Suit by party in interest upon commission's failure to sue
- §911.36. Hearings to investigate and determine violations; orders prohibiting violations and requiring compliance
- §911.37. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 718, §4.
- §911.38. Suspension or revocation of licenses for violation
- §911.39. Penalties for violations
- §911.40. Severability
- §911.41. Supremacy of the Part
- §911.42. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 825, §2.
- §911.43. Maintenance of records; reports required
- §911.44. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 825, §2.
- §911.45. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2 and No. 1294, §6, eff. July 15, 1997.
- §911.46. Down payments, sale of manufactured housing
- §912. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 163, §1.
PART XIV-A NEW MANUFACTURED AND MODULAR HOME WARRANTY ACT
- §912.1. Purpose
- §912.2. Short title
- §912.3. Definitions
- §912.4. Warranties; exclusions
- §912.5. Required notice
- §912.6. Peremption
- §912.7. Insurance
- §912.8. Transfer of warranty and insurance
- §912.9. Violations; limitations
- §912.10. Exclusiveness
PART XIV-B. MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR INSTALLATION OF MANUFACTURED AND MODULAR HOMES AND TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS
- §912.21. Definitions
- §912.22. Installation standards for manufactured and modular homes
- §912.23. Foundations and piers
- §912.24. Installation standards for anchors and tie-downs
- §912.25. Installation standards for used manufactured homes in hurricane zones
- §912.26. Local installation standards preempted
- §912.27. Licensure of installers and transporters; adoption of rules; compliance with installation instructions; disposition of fees
- §912.28. Violations; penalties
- §912.29. Administration and enforcement; powers of commission
- §912.30. Mobile homes not covered
- §912.31. Installation inspections
PART XIV-C. MANUFACTURED HOUSING STATE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY
- §912.51. Definitions
- §912.52. Louisiana state administrative agent
- §912.53. Administrative and enforcement of the state plan; powers; applicability
PART XV. OIL FIELD EQUIPMENT
- §913. Oil field equipment sales documentation
- §913.1. Dealers
- §913.2. Recordkeeping
- §913.3. Penalty
- §913.4. Injunctive relief
PART XVI. MISCELLANEOUS GOODS
CHAPTER 3. DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
PART I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
- §921. Declaration of policy
- §922. Purpose
- §923. Department of Economic Development; Board of Commerce and Industry; membership
- §924. Method of appointment of board members; term of office; vacancies
- §925. Qualifications of board members
- §926. Meetings of the board; election of officers; committees; rules; records
- §927. Quorum
- §928. Compensation of board members
- §929. Domicile of the department and the board; branch offices
- §930. Expenses of the department and the board
- §931. Certification of small entrepreneurships
- §932. Assistance and advice; use of facilities
- §933. Cooperative endeavor agreement requirements
- §934. Repealed by Acts 1989, No. 321, §1.
- §935. Information clearinghouse
- §935.1. Unified economic development budget report
- §936. Cooperation between department and state agencies
- §936.1. One-stop licensing program, creation; Department of Economic Development
- §936.2. Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 361, §4, eff. July 1, 2015.
- §936.3. Priority funding plan; renewal communities, economic development zones, and small and disadvantaged businesses
- §937. Federal-state and interstate agreements by governor
- §938. Advisory committees; functions
- §938.1. Office of entertainment industry development created
- §939. Louisiana Council on New Industry Taxation and Louisiana Nuclear and Space Authority abolished; transfer of functions to State Board of Commerce and Industry; placement of Atomic Energy Development Agency in State Department of Economic Development
- §940. Filing tax exemption certificates
- §940.1. Motion picture investor; prohibition on certification for pornographic materials
PART II. SMALL AND EMERGING BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
- §941. Definitions
- §942. Small and emerging businesses
- §943. Repealed by Acts 2011, No. 207, §7.
- §944. Deceptive certification of a small and emerging business; penalties
- §945. References to the division
- §946. Mentor-protégé program; legislative findings; purposes; implementation
- §947. Executive branch agency participation in mentor-protégé program
PART III. INFORMATION CLEARINGHOUSE FOR ELECTRIC GENERATION
- §951. Purpose
- §952. New and expanded electric generation facilities using Louisiana groundwater for production of electricity; requirement of notice of operation date and contact information for electric power sales; reports
- §955. §§955 to 959 Repealed by Acts 1986, No. 364, §1, eff. July 2, 1986.
PART IV. LOUISIANA BROADBAND ADVISORY COUNCIL
- §955.1. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 832, §3.
- §955.2. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 832, §3.
- §955.3. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 832, §3.
- §955.4. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 832, §3.
- §955.5. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 834, §13, eff. July 1, 2012.
PART V. LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT FUND
PART VI. LOUISIANA APPLIED POLYMER TECHNOLOGY EXTENSION CONSORTIUM
- §971. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 815, §5.
- §972. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 815, §5.
- §973. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 815, §5.
- §974. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 815, §5.
- §975. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 815, §5.
- §976. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 815, §5.
- §977. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 815, §5.
- §978. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 815, §5.
PART VII. LOUISIANA PAN AFRICAN COMMISSION
- §981. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 8, §18, eff. July 1, 2001.
- §982. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 8, §18, eff. July 1, 2001.
- §983. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 8, §18, eff. July 1, 2001.
- §984. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 8, §18, eff. July 1, 2001.
- §991. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §992. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §993. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §994. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
CHAPTER 4. SOUTHERN STATES ENERGY COMPACT
PART I. COMPACT
- §1001. Entry into compact; purpose
- §1002. Board member
- §1003. Cooperation of departments, agencies and officers
- §1004. Advisory and technical committees
- §1005. Powers
- §1006. Supplementary agreements
- §1007. Other laws
- §1008. Eligible parties; entry and withdrawal
- §1009. Severability and construction
PART II. SOUTHERN STATES ENERGY BOARD
CHAPTER 4-A. TRI-STATE DELTA ECONOMIC ALLIANCE
- §1021. Entry into alliance; purpose
- §1022. Cooperative endeavors involving the state
- §1023. Finances
- §1024. Cooperation of departments, agencies, and officers
CHAPTER 4-B. STRATEGIC PLAN TO COMBAT POVERTY
PART I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
PART II. PLAN; PARISHES
- §1035. Strategic Plan to Combat Poverty; Northeast and targeted parishes
- §1036. Criteria
- §1037. Duties of the departments; reports
PART III. PLAN; RENEWAL OF COMMUNITIES
PART IV. PLAN; COORDINATION AND IMPLEMENTATION
- §1045.1. Legislative findings
- §1045.2. Solutions to poverty initiative; coordination
- §1045.3. Solutions to poverty initiative; implementation
CHAPTER 4-C. MISSISSIPPI, ALABAMA, LOUISIANA AND TEXAS SUPERCOMMITTEE
- §1051. Alliance; purpose; entry; effectiveness
- §1052. Cooperative endeavors involving the state
- §1053. Finances
- §1054. Cooperation of departments, agencies, and officers; cooperation with the Louisiana Recovery Authority
CHAPTER 5. EMPOWERING FAMILIES TO LIVE WELL LOUISIANA
- §1055. Short title
- §1056. Legislative findings; declaration of purpose
- §1057. Empowering Families to Live Well Louisiana Council and implementation plan
- §1058. Live Well Louisiana Fund
CHAPTER 6. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS
- §1101. Definitions
- §1102. Authorization to incorporate; number of incorporations
- §1103. Articles of incorporation
- §1104. Corporate powers
- §1105. Approval by Board of Commerce and Industry
- §1106. Failure to commence to do business
- §1107. Lending power; limitation
- §1120. Repealed by Acts 1988, No. 888, §7, eff. July 21, 1988.
CHAPTER 6-A. LOUISIANA SMALL BUSINESS BONDING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
PART II. LOUISIANA SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CHAPTER 6-B. VENTURE CAPITAL NETWORK LAW
- §1141. Citation
- §1142. Purpose
- §1143. Department of Economic Development; duties and functions
- §1144. Venture Capital Network; duties and functions
- §1145. Limitations
- §1146. Private sponsor
CHAPTER 7. MUNICIPAL AND PARISH INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARDS
- §1151. Definitions
- §1152. Legislative findings and intent
- §1153. Proceedings to incorporate
- §1154. Articles of incorporation
- §1155. Amendment to articles
- §1156. Board of directors
- §1157. Corporate powers
- §1157.1. Approval by State Bond Commission
- §1157.2. Preference in awarding contracts; labor
- §1157.3. Rapides Parish industrial development board; bond issuance prohibited
- §1158. Bonds of the corporation
- §1158.1. Contesting bonds; peremption
- §1159. Security for bonds
- §1160. Exemption from taxation; classification of bonds
- §1161. Municipality or parish not liable
- §1162. Earnings of the corporation
- §1163. Dissolution of corporation and vesting of title in municipality or parish
- §1164. Recordation of documents without cost
- §1165. Chapter cumulative; no notice required
CHAPTER 8. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT GENERALLY
- §1201. Promotion by parishes, municipalities, and port authorities
- §1202. Facilities to be furnished and maintained by industries located in industrial area
- §1203. Inclusion of industrial area within newly created municipality prohibited
CHAPTER 9. TOURISM DEVELOPMENT GENERALLY
SUBPART A. GENERAL PROVISIONS OF OFFICE AND COMMISSION
- §1251. Short title
- §1252. Declaration of purpose
- §1253. Definition of terms
- §1254. Establishment of the office of tourism; purpose
- §1255. Powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the office
- §1256. Creation of the Louisiana Tourism Development Commission; domicile; composition; membership; confirmation; terms; vacancy
- §1257. Commission duties and responsibilities; meetings
- §1258. Assistant secretary; qualifications; selection; duties and responsibilities
- §1259. Cooperation and coordination with other agencies
- §1260. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 114, §2.
- §1261. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 114, §2.
- §1262. Welcome center sites; authorization; sale of juried Louisiana native crafts; fees authorized for capital improvements
- §1262.1. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 834, §13, eff. July 1, 2012.
- §1263. Requirement to evaluate effectiveness
- §1264. Submission of plan to generate state revenues; certification; appropriations to department
- §1265. Logo for authentic Louisiana Cajun-Creole cuisine
- §1271. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 114, §2.
- §1272. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 114, §2.
- §1273. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 114, §2.
- §1274. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 114, §2.
- §1275. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 114, §2.
- §1276. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 114, §2.
SUBPART C. LOUISIANA TOURISM PROMOTION DISTRICT ACT
- §1281. Short title
- §1282. Legislative findings and determinations; creation of district
- §1283. Definitions
- §1284. Administration of district; governing authority
- §1285. Powers of district
- §1286. Sales and use tax
- §1287. Legislative oversight and review
SUBPART D. LOUISIANA HOSPITALITY RESEARCH PROGRAM
- §1291. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 428, §3, eff. July 1, 2005.
- §1292. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 428, §3, eff. July 1, 2005.
CHAPTER 10. LOUISIANA TAX FREE SHOPPING PROGRAM
- §1301. Purpose; termination
- §1302. Definitions
- §1303. Participation by local tax authorities in the tax free shopping program
- §1304. Establishment of the program by the commission
- §1305. Retailer's participation
- §1306. Application for refund; the refund form
- §1307. Refund procedure
- §1308. Alternative refund by mail procedure
- §1309. Reimbursement of refund agency
- §1310. Appeals
- §1311. Return to state of property purchased
- §1312. Authority of the secretary
- §1313. Miscellaneous
- §1314. Withdrawal from the program
- §1315. Civil penalties
- §1316. Criminal penalty
CHAPTER 10-A. ENCORE LOUISIANA COMMISSION
- §1317. Legislative findings and determinations
- §1318. Creation of the Encore Louisiana Commission; domicile; composition; membership; officers; staff; expenses; terms; quorum
- §1319. Commission responsibilities and duties
CHAPTER 11. LOUISIANA NUCLEAR AND SPACE AUTHORITY
- §1351. Authority created; membership
- §1352. Director and personnel
- §1353. Powers
- §1354. Engineering services
- §1355. Revenue bonds
NOTE: §1361 eff. upon appropriation of funds sufficient to fully fund the office of broadband and connectivity. See Acts 2020, 2nd Ex. Sess., No. 24.
CHAPTER 12. THE OFFICE OF BROADBAND AND CONNECTIVITY
NOTE: §1362 eff. upon appropriation of funds sufficient to fully fund the office of broadband and connectivity. See Acts 2020, 2nd Ex. Sess., No. 24.
NOTE: §1363 eff. upon appropriation of funds sufficient to fully fund the office of broadband and connectivity. See Acts 2020, 2nd Ex. Sess., No. 24.
NOTE: §1364 eff. upon appropriation of funds sufficient to fully fund the office of broadband and connectivity. See Acts 2020, 2nd Ex. Sess., No. 24.
NOTE: §1365 eff. upon appropriation of funds sufficient to fully fund the office of broadband and connectivity. See Acts 2020, 2nd Ex. Sess., No. 24.
- §1365. Termination
- §1366. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 428, §3, eff. July 1, 2005.
- §1367. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 428, §3, eff. July 1, 2005.
- §1368. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 428, §3, eff. July 1, 2005.
CHAPTER 12-A. LOUISIANA WATERWAYS INFRASTRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENT FUND
- §1371. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 815, §5.
- §1372. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 815, §5.
- §1373. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 815, §5.
- §1374. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 815, §5.
- §1375. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 815, §5.
- §1376. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 815, §5.
- §1377. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 815, §5.
CHAPTER 13. UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES AND CONSUMER PROTECTION LAW
- §1401. Short title
- §1402. Definitions
- §1403. Prohibited contracts
- §1404. Powers and duties
- §1405. Unfair acts or practices; interpretation and rulemaking authority
- §1406. Exemptions
- §1407. Restraining prohibited acts
- §1408. Additional relief
- §1409. Private actions
- §1409.1. Deceptive practices; telephone, electronic mail, or text messaging; elder persons and persons with disabilities; private actions
- §1410. Assurances of voluntary compliance
- §1411. Investigative demands
- §1412. Investigative depositions
- §1413. Enforcement of investigative demands and subpoena
- §1414. Other investigative and subpoena authority
- §1415. Service of demand, subpoena, or petition
- §1416. Civil penalties
- §1417. Duties of district attorneys
- §1418. Jurisdiction
- §1419. Disclosure of service charges; forfeiture
- §1420. Deceptive trade practices; telephone directories and databases; penalties
- §1421. Deceptive trade practices; requesting certain personal information for cash sales
- §1422. Unfair or deceptive trade practice; unsolicited offer to sell extended service agreement for a motor vehicle; requirements; exceptions; penalties
- §1423. Deceptive trade practices; gift certificates; expiration date
- §1424. Unfair or deceptive acts or practices; commercial laundromats; state fire marshal; additional enforcement
- §1425. Unfair or deceptive acts or practices; prohibition of certain disclosures by an Internet service provider; penalties
- §1426. Unfair acts or practices
- §1427. Unfair or deceptive trade practices or acts; stolen or misappropriated computer software; violations
- §1428. Unfair or deceptive trade practice or act; bad faith assertions of patent infringement
CHAPTER 13-A. UNIFORM TRADE SECRETS ACT
- §1431. Definitions
- §1432. Injunctive relief
- §1433. Damages
- §1434. Attorney's fees
- §1435. Preservation of secrecy
- §1436. Prescriptive period
- §1437. Effect on other law
- §1438. Uniformity of application and construction
- §1439. Short title
CHAPTER 13-B. LOUISIANA CHILD SUPPORT COLLECTION PROTECTION ACT
- §1441. Short title
- §1442. Definitions
- §1443. Registration
- §1444. Contracts between obligees and private child support collection agencies; contents; provisions
- §1445. Duties of private child support collection agencies
- §1446. Provision of support enforcement services by a private child support collection agency; prerequisites
- §1447. Prohibited acts
- §1448. Civil penalties
CHAPTER 14. SERVICE STATION DEALERS DAY IN COURT LAW
- §1451. Short Title
- §1452. Definitions
- §1453. Notification required; prohibited conduct
- §1454. Authorization of suits; damages; defenses
- §1455. Prescription
CHAPTER 15. BUSINESS TAKE-OVER OFFERS
CHAPTER 16. DANCE STUDIOS
- §1551. Contract for dance studio lessons and other services defined
- §1552. Written contract required
- §1553. Limitation on amount and payment period; prohibition against life contract; permissible service period; single contract
- §1554. Performance of contract; cancellation and refund; statement of hourly rate and bond of studio
- §1555. Prohibition of notes cutting off, as to third parties, buyer's right of action or defense against seller
- §1556. Prohibition against assignment of contract cutting off buyer's right of action or defense against seller; conditions
- §1557. Relief from payment upon death or disability
- §1558. Provisions not exclusive
- §1559. Noncomplying contracts void
- §1560. Fraud rendering contract void
- §1561. Waiver of provisions
- §1562. Private actions; recovery of damages and attorney fees; correction of contract; holder defined
- §1563. Bond; amount; filing
- §1564. Bonds; persons protected
- §1565. Cash deposit in lieu of bond
- §1566. Exclusions from R.S. 51:1551 through R.S. 51:1565
CHAPTER 16-A. PHYSICAL FITNESS SERVICES ACT
- §1575. Short Title
- §1576. Definitions
- §1577. Requirements for contracts for physical fitness services
- §1578. Prohibited clauses in contracts
- §1579. Non-complying provisions unenforceable
- §1580. Permissible clauses in contracts
- §1581. Preservation of rights of action and defenses
- §1582. Financial responsibility
CHAPTER 17. LOUISIANA FUEL PROTECTION ACT OF 1979
- §1600. Short title
- §1601. Findings, policy and procedure
- §1602. Definitions
- §1603. Jurisdiction, powers, and responsibilities
- §1604. Implementation and Administration
- §1605. Bonds; procedure for issuance
- §1606. Enforcement
CHAPTER 18. RENTAL REFERRAL AGENCIES
CHAPTER 19. WORK-AT-HOME SOLICITATIONS
CHAPTER 19-A. PROMOTIONAL CONTESTS
- §1721. Promotional contests; prerequisites for lawful promotion
- §1722. Violations; penalties
- §1723. Representation of having won anything of value or of having been specially selected; simulation of checks and invoices
- §1724. Repealed by Acts 1999, No. 511, §2.
- §1725. Mail solicitations for contest participation
- §1726. Sweepstakes promotions
- §1727. Electronic display of sweepstakes winners
CHAPTER 19-B. DISCLOSURE OF CHARGES FOR 900, 976, AND OTHER PAY-PER-CALL SERVICES
- §1730. Definitions
- §1731. 900, 976, or any other pay-per-call charges; advertisement; collection; penalties
- §1732. Registration requirements for prizes, sweepstakes, games of chance, job lines, and loans
- §1733. Other prohibitions
- §1734. Violations
- §1735. Exemptions
CHAPTER 19-C. CALLER ID ANTI-SPOOFING
- §1741.1. Legislative findings
- §1741.2. Short title
- §1741.3. Definitions
- §1741.4. Unlawful acts; exceptions
- §1741.5. Remedies for violation
- §1742. Repealed by Acts 1991, No. 917, §2.
- §1743. Repealed by Acts 1991, No. 917, §2.
CHAPTER 19-D. UNSOLICITED TELEFACSIMILE MESSAGES
- §1745. Definitions
- §1746. Unsolicited telefacsimile messages; prohibition; exceptions
- §1747. Violations; penalties; civil remedies
CHAPTER 20. LOUISIANA SMALL AND EMERGING BUSINESS ACT
- §1753.1. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 9, §10, eff. July 1, 2001.
- §1753.2. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 9, §10, eff. July 1, 2001.
- §1755. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 9, §10, eff. July 1, 2001.
- §1756. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 9, §10, eff. July 1, 2001.
- §1757. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 9, §10, eff. July 1, 2001.
- §1758. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 9, §10, eff. July 1, 2001.
- §1759. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 9, §10, eff. July 1, 2001.
- §1760. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 9, §10, eff. July 1, 2001.
- §1761. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 9, §10, eff. July 1, 2001.
- §1762. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 9, §10, eff. July 1, 2001.
- §1763. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 9, §10, eff. July 1, 2001.
- §1764. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 9, §10, eff. July 1, 2001.
- §1765. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 9, §10, eff. July 1, 2001.
- §1766. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 9, §10, eff. July 1, 2001.
CHAPTER 21. ENTERPRISE ZONES
- §1781. Short title
- §1782. Declaration of purpose
- §1783. Definitions
- §1784. Criteria
- §1785. Designation
- §1786. Duties of the department
- §1787. Enterprise zone incentives
- §1788. Contracts with businesses located in former enterprise zones
- §1789. Industrial development bonds
- §1790. Management
- §1791. Certain parishes; rural enterprise zones
CHAPTER 22. URBAN REVITALIZATION TAX INCENTIVE PROGRAM
- §1801. Short title
- §1802. Declaration of purpose
- §1803. Definitions
- §1804. Criteria
- §1805. Designation
- §1806. Duties of the department
- §1807. Incentives
- §1808. Industrial development bonds
CHAPTER 23. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY SELLERS AND AGENTS
CHAPTER 24. DECEPTIVE PRACTICES IN SOLICITING CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
- §1901. Definitions
- §1901.1. Registration of professional solicitors; fees; bonds
- §1901.2. Commercial co-venturers
- §1902. Substantiation of charitable purpose
- §1903. Law enforcement solicitations; sanctioned organizations
- §1904. Fire Fighting Solicitations
- §1904.1. Disclosures
- §1905. Prohibited acts
- §1905.1. Prohibited acts and additional remedies
- §1905.2. Donation receptacles; violations
- §1906. Permits
- §1907. Areas where solicitations are unlawful
- §1908. Name Badges
- §1909. Conducting of solicitation of funds; emergencies, revocations
- §1909.1. Violations; penalties
CHAPTER 25. LOAN BROKERS
- §1910. Definitions
- §1911. Bond or trust account required
- §1912. Filing with the state treasurer
- §1913. Contracts to be in writing
- §1914. Required disclosure statement
- §1915. Violation as unfair trade practice; enforceability; substantiation
- §1916. Application
CHAPTER 26. THE LOUISIANA CAPITAL COMPANIES TAX CREDIT PROGRAM
- §1921. Short title
- §1922. Policy statement
- §1922.1. Administration of the program
- §1923. Definitions
- §1924. Income tax credit or premium tax reduction
- §1925. Certification of a capital company
- §1926. Requirements for continuance of certification
- §1927. Decertification
- §1927.1. Annual audit; annual rate of return; appreciation excess; remittance to Louisiana Economic Development Fund
- §1927.2. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 1034, §3.
- §1928. Voluntary decertification
- §1929. Rules and regulations
- §1929.1. Guidance by commissioner; advisory opinions
- §1930. Other department responsibilities
- §1931. Program termination
- §1932. Corporation income and franchise tax exemption
- §1933. Administration matters
- §1934. Confidentiality of records
- §1935. Investment in approved funds
CHAPTER 27. MOTOR VEHICLE WARRANTIES
- §1941. Definitions
- §1942. Manufacturer's duty to repair; nonconformity
- §1943. Express warranties; time limit to conform
- §1944. Motor vehicle replacement or refund
- §1945. Transfer of title; time limitation
- §1945.1. Mandatory disclosure of nonconformity to warranty by sellers
- §1946. Other remedies
- §1947. Attorney fees
- §1948. Manufacturer's duty to provide reimbursement for temporary replacement vehicle; penalties
CHAPTER 27-A. MOTOR VEHICLE TRANSFERS
CHAPTER 27-B. MOTOR VEHICLE RENTAL AGREEMENTS
CHAPTER 28. LOUISIANA PROMOTION COORDINATING COUNCIL
CHAPTER 28. PERSONAL ONLINE ACCOUNT PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT
- §1951. Title
- §1952. Definitions
- §1953. Employers; prohibited activities; exceptions
- §1954. Educational institutions; prohibited activities; exceptions
- §1955. No duty to monitor; liability
CHAPTER 29. SOFTWARE LICENSE ENFORCEMENT ACT
- §1961. Title
- §1962. Definitions
- §1963. Requirements for enforceability
- §1964. Terms deemed accepted
- §1965. Display of terms of license agreement
- §1966. Enforceability
CHAPTER 30 UNSOLICITED COMMERCIAL ELECTRONIC MAIL RESTRICTIONS
- §2001. Definitions
- §2002. Return electronic mail addresses; required disclosure
- §2003. Unlawful activities
- §2004. Civil actions
CHAPTER 30-A COMPUTER SPYWARE
- §2006. Scope
- §2007. Definitions
- §2008. Computer spyware prohibitions
- §2009. Control or modification
- §2010. Misrepresentation and deception
- §2011. Nonapplicability
- §2012. Criminal enforcement
- §2013. Penalty
- §2014. Civil relief
CHAPTER 30-B. LOUISIANA ANTI-PHISHING ACT
- §2021. Short title; definitions
- §2022. Creation of Web page or domain name for fraudulent purposes
- §2023. Electronic mail fraud
- §2024. Civil relief
- §2025. Applicability of Chapter
CHAPTER 30-C. ANTI-PHISHING ACT OF 2006
- §2031. Short title
- §2032. Definitions
- §2033. Unlawful requests by misrepresentation
- §2034. Remedies for violation
CHAPTER 31. LOUISIANA CYBERSECURITY INFORMATION SHARING ACT
- §2101. Short title
- §2102. Legislative intent; federal law
- §2103. Definitions
- §2104. Sharing of cybersecurity information; public entities
- §2105. Evidence standard
- §2106. Receipt of cyber threat indicators and defensive measure information; appropriate state entities
- §2107. Compliance with Database Security Breach Notification Law
- §2108. Reporting
- §2109. Rulemaking authority
NOTE: §2111 eff. Feb. 1, 2021. See Acts 2020, No. 117.
CHAPTER 31-A. MANAGED SERVICE PROVIDERS AND MANAGED SECURITY SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR PUBLIC BODIES
NOTE: §2112 eff. Feb. 1, 2021. See Acts 2020, No. 117.
NOTE: §2113 eff. Feb. 1, 2021. See Acts 2020, No. 117.
NOTE: §2114 eff. Feb. 1, 2021. See Acts 2020, No. 117.
NOTE: §2115 eff. Feb. 1, 2021. See Acts 2020, No. 117.
CHAPTER 32. CHILD PERFORMER TRUST ACT
- §2131. Short title
- §2132. Child performer contract; scope
- §2133. Gross earnings; fifteen percent placed in trust fund
- §2134. Education requirement
- §2135. Written permit required
CHAPTER 33. ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION MARKETING
CHAPTER 34. ARTISTS' AUTHORSHIP RIGHTS ACT
- §2151. Short title
- §2152. Definitions
- §2153. Public display of altered works of fine art
- §2154. Artists' authorship rights
- §2155. Scope of applicability
- §2156. Relief
- §2161. Repealed by Acts 1998, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 69, §1, eff. May 1, 1998.
CHAPTER 36. LOUISIANA CONTINUING CARE PROVIDER REGISTRATION AND DISCLOSURE ACT
- §2171. Title
- §2172. Legislative findings
- §2173. Definitions
- §2174. Registration and disclosure statement
- §2175. Initial disclosure statement
- §2176. Annual disclosure statement
- §2177. Entrance fee escrow for new construction
- §2178. Continuing care agreements; requirements and right to rescind
- §2179. Dismissal or discharge of resident; refund
- §2180. Continuing care facilities residents' organizations
- §2181. Quarterly meetings between residents and the facility governing body
- §2182. Availability, distribution, and posting of reports and records; requirement of full disclosure
- §2183. Advertisements; requirements
- §2184. Revocation of registration
- §2185. Cease and desist orders and injunctions
- §2186. Administrative fines
- §2187. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §2188. Regulations
CHAPTER 37. DEDICATED RESEARCH INVESTMENT FUND
- §2201. Repealed by Acts 2013, No. 320, §3, eff. June 17, 2013.
- §2202. Repealed by Acts 2013, No. 320, §3, eff. June 17, 2013.
- §2203. Repealed by Acts 2013, No. 320, §3, eff. June 17, 2013.
- §2204. Repealed by Acts 2013, No. 320, §3, eff. June 17, 2013.
- §2205. Repealed by Acts 2013, No. 320, §3, eff. June 17, 2013.
CHAPTER 37-A. LOUISIANA MEDIFUND
- §2211. Repealed by Acts 2018, No. 612, §23, eff. Jan. 1, 2019.
- §2212. Repealed by Acts 2018, No. 612, §23, eff. Jan. 1, 2019.
- §2213. Repealed by Acts 2018, No. 612, §23, eff. Jan. 1, 2019.
- §2214. Repealed by Acts 2018, No. 612, §23, eff. Jan. 1, 2019.
- §2215. Repealed by Acts 2018, No. 612, §23, eff. Jan. 1, 2019.
- §2216. Repealed by Acts 2018, No. 612, §23, eff. Jan. 1, 2019.
CHAPTER 38. LOUISIANA COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS
- §2231. Statement of purpose; limitation on prohibitions against discrimination because of age
- §2232. Definitions
- §2233. Establishment of commission; membership; terms; confirmation
- §2234. Members; qualifications; compensation
- §2235. Powers and duties of commission
- §2236. Parishes and municipalities may prohibit discrimination
- §2237. Local human rights commissions
- §2238. Powers of local commissions
- §2239. Additional powers of local commissions
- §2240. Enforcement of local commission orders
- §2241. Cooperation between state and local commissions
- §2242. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1409, §4, eff. Aug. 1, 1997.
- §2243. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1409, §4, eff. Aug. 1, 1997.
- §2244. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1409, §4, eff. Aug. 1, 1997.
- §2245. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1409, §4, eff. Aug. 1, 1997.
- §2246. Plans to eliminate imbalance among employees permitted
- §2247. Public accommodations, resorts, amusements; discriminatory practices prohibited
- §2247.1. Breastfeeding; discriminatory practices prohibited
- §2248. Advertisement of accommodations, goods, services
- §2249. Repealed by Acts 1991, No. 527, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
- §2250. Repealed by Acts 1991, No. 527, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
- §2251. Repealed by Acts 1991, No. 527, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
- §2252. Repealed by Acts 1991, No. 527, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
- §2253. Repealed by Acts 1991, No. 527, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
- §2254. Unlawful financial practices
- §2255. Unlawful practices in connection with credit transactions; exceptions
- §2256. Conspiracy to violate human rights and discrimination laws
- §2257. Complaints of discrimination; procedure; conciliation agreements; enforcement
- §2258. Conciliation agreements; violation unlawful
- §2259. Notice and hearing; procedure
- §2260. Documentary evidence; effect
- §2261. Findings of the commission; orders; nature of affirmative action
- §2262. Investigations; powers; confidential nature of records
- §2263. Subpoenas; issuance; enforcement
- §2264. Civil remedies for injunction and damages
- §2265. Judicial review
CHAPTER 39. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACT
PART I. GENERAL
- §2301. Short Title
- §2302. Findings and declaration of purpose
- §2303. Definitions
- §2306. Reports; tax incentives administered by the Department of Economic Development
PART II. LOUISIANA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
- §2311. Louisiana Economic Development Corporation; creation; domicile; board of directors; terms; agency
- §2312. Powers and authority; duties
- §2312.1. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 726, §2, eff. July 9, 1997.
- §2313. Examination by commissioner of financial institutions and audits by independent certified public accountants and by the legislative auditor
- §2314. Qualified state development company
- §2315. Louisiana Economic Development Fund
- §2316. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 325, §1, eff. July 1, 2014.
- §2317. Application fees and origination fees
- §2318. Laws applicable to the corporation
- §2319. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 1034, §3.
- §2320. Appropriations; warrants; records
- §2320.1. Conflict of interest prohibited; recusal; exceptions
- §2320.2. Exemption from taxation
- §2320.3. Penalty for false statements
PART III. LOUISIANA SMALL BUSINESS INCUBATOR PROGRAM
- §2321. Louisiana Small Business Incubator Program; creation; purpose
- §2322. Definitions
- §2323. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 9, §10, eff. July 1, 2001; Acts 2001, No. 1185, §8, eff. July 1, 2001.
- §2324. Loan guarantees; direct loans; grants
- §2325. Qualifications for applicants
PART III-A. MONROE AND NORTHEAST LOUISIANA TECHNOLOGY AND BUSINESS INCUBATION CENTER
- §2326. Creation; purpose
- §2327. Definitions
- §2328. Loan guarantees; direct loans; grants
- §2329. Qualifications for applicants
- §2330. Qualifications for tenants
PART IV. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING LAW
- §2331. Short title
- §2332. Definitions
- §2333. Workforce development and training program; purpose
- §2334. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 9, §10, eff. July 1, 2001.
- §2335. Customized workforce training
- §2336. Eligibility
- §2337. Application for funding; procedures
PART V. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AWARD PROGRAM
- §2341. Economic Development Award Program
- §2342. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 9, §10, eff. July 1, 2001.
- §2343. Repealed by Acts 1992, No. 1136, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1994.
- §2344. Repealed by Acts 1992, No. 1136, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1994.
- §2345. Repealed by Acts 1992, No. 1092, §2, and Acts 1992, No. 1136, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1994.
- §2346. Repealed by Acts 1989, No. 33, §2.
- §2347. Repealed by Acts 1992, No. 797, §3, eff. July 1, 1992, and Acts 1992, No. 1136, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1994.
PART VI. TECHNOLOGY COMMERCIALIZATION CREDIT AND JOBS PROGRAM
- §2351. Legislative findings and purposes
- §2352. Definitions
- §2353. Technology Commercialization Credit and Jobs Program; establishment; qualifications; administration
- §2354. Technology commercialization credit; amount; duration; forfeit
- §2355. Applicant receiving tax credits not eligible to receive other tax incentives
- §2356. Expiration date of credit
- §2357. Repealed by Acts 1992, No. 1092, §2, and Acts 1992, No. 1136, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1994.
- §2358. Repealed by Acts 1992, No. 1092, §2, and Acts 1992, No. 1136, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1994.
- §2359. Repealed by Acts 1992, No. 1092, §2, and Acts 1992, No. 1136, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1994.
- §2360. Repealed by Acts 1992, No. 1092, §2, and Acts 1992, No. 1136, §2, eff. Jan. 1. 1994.
PART VI-A RAPID RESPONSE FUND
- §2361. Rapid Response Fund
- §2362. Accountability requirements; legal agreements; Rapid Response Fund projects
- §2363. Accountability requirements; reports; Rapid Response Fund
PART VI-B. LOUISIANA MEGA-PROJECT DEVELOPMENT FUND
- §2365. Louisiana Mega-Project Development Fund
- §2365.1. Major Events Incentive Program and the Major Events Incentive Program Subfund
- §2366. Accountability requirements; Mega-Project Development Fund
- §2367. Louisiana Mega-Project Energy Assistance Rebate
PART VI-B. THE LOUISIANA DEVELOPMENT ACTION FUND PROGRAM
PART VI-C. THE LOUISIANA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANTS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM
PART VII. GENERAL PROVISIONS
- §2371. Repealed by Acts 1992, No. 1136, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1994.
- §2372. Repealed by Acts 1992, No. 1136, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1994.
- §2373. Exemption from taxation
- §2374. Loan loss reserve fund
CHAPTER 39-A. LOUISIANA SMALL BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP COUNCIL NOTE: Terminates on June 30, 2023. See R.S. 51:2377.
NOTE: Terminates on June 30, 2023. See R.S. 51:2377.
- §2376. Duties and objectives; reporting
- §2377. Termination of Chapter
- §2378. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 438, §11(B).
- §2379. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 438, §11(B).
- §2380. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 438, §11(B).
- §2381. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 438, §11(B).
- §2382. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 438, §11(B).
- §2383. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 438, §11(B).
- §2384. Repealed by Acts 1992, No. 1136, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1994.
- §2385. Repealed by Acts 1992, No. 1136, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1994.
CHAPTER 39-B. LOUISIANA BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY ACT
- §2386. Short title
- §2387. Declaration of purpose
- §2388. Definitions
- §2389. Regulation, reporting, and examination
- §2389.1. Guidance by commissioner; advisory opinions
- §2390. Reports
- §2391. Impact information
- §2392. Licensing
- §2393. Misrepresenting the meaning or effect of license; prohibited
- §2394. Corporate or company matters
- §2395. Transaction of business
- §2395.1. Legal investments
- §2396. Enforcement
- §2397. Certain unlawful activities
- §2398. General provisions
CHAPTER 39-C. RETENTION AND MODERNIZATION ACT
- §2399.1. Intent
- §2399.2. Definitions
- §2399.3. Modernization tax credit
- §2399.4. Modernization tax credit approval
- §2399.5. Promulgation of rules
- §2399.6. False or fraudulent information in making application, claim for credit or other instrument; penalties
- §2401. Repealed by Acts 2018, No. 661, §11C.
- §2402. Repealed by Acts 2006, No. 713, §4, eff. July 1, 2006.
- §2403. Repealed by Acts 2006, No. 713, §4, eff. July 1, 2006.
- §2404. Repealed by Acts 2006, No. 713, §4, eff. July 1, 2006.
- §2405. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §2406. Repealed by Acts 2006, No. 713, §4, eff. July 1, 2006.
CHAPTER 41. AFTERMARKET CRASH PARTS
CHAPTER 42. LOUISIANA QUALITY JOBS PROGRAM ACT
- §2451. Short title
- §2452. Intent
- §2453. Definitions
- §2454. Rebate approval
- §2455. Quality jobs incentive rebates
- §2456. Rebate; payments
- §2457. Filing claim to receive Quality jobs rebate; determination; repayment
- §2458. Employers receiving rebates not eligible to receive certain other tax credits and exemptions
- §2459. Promulgation of rules
- §2460. False or fraudulent information in making application, claim for rebate, or other instrument; penalties
- §2461. Application deadline
- §2462. Applicability to existing contracts
CHAPTER 43. LOUISIANA EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY ACT
- §2601. Title
- §2602. Policy
- §2603. Definitions
- §2604. Prohibitions; applicability; exceptions
- §2605. Exemptions
- §2606. Discrimination in sale or rental of housing and other prohibited practices
- §2607. Discrimination in residential real estate related transactions
- §2608. Discrimination in provision of brokerage services
- §2609. Interference, coercion, or intimidation
- §2610. Administration
- §2611. Enforcement
- §2612. Right to examine and copy evidence; summoning witnesses and documents and taking testimony; right to counsel; court aid; process; service and return; fees of witnesses
- §2613. Enforcement by private persons
- §2614. Enforcement by attorney general
CHAPTER 44. LOUISIANA OUT-OF-STATE PHARMACY REGISTRATION ACT
- §2701. Repealed by Acts 1999, No. 767, §3.
- §2702. Repealed by Acts 1999, No. 767, §3.
- §2703. Repealed by Acts 1999, No. 767, §3.
- §2704. Repealed by Acts 1999, No. 767, §3.
- §2705. Repealed by Acts 1999, No. 767, §3.
CHAPTER 45. LOUISIANA MARITIME DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
- §2751. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §2752. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §2753. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §2754. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §2755. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §2756. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §2757. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §2758. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
CHAPTER 46. NEW ASSISTIVE DEVICE WARRANTIES
- §2761. New Assistive Devices Warranty Act
- §2762. Definitions
- §2763. Express warranties; time limit to conform; duty to repair
- §2764. Assistive device replacement or refund
- §2765. Nonconformity disclosure requirement
- §2766. Manufacturer's duty to provide reimbursement for temporary replacement of assistive devices; penalties
- §2767. Other remedies
CHAPTER 47. LOUISIANA CAPITAL INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT
CHAPTER 49. LOUISIANA MAJOR PROJECTS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ACT
- §3051. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 815, §5.
- §3052. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 815, §5.
- §3053. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 815, §5.
- §3054. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 815, §5.
- §3055. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 815, §5.
- §3056. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 815, §5.
CHAPTER 50. LOUISIANA RENEWABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT ACT
CHAPTER 51. DATABASE SECURITY BREACH NOTIFICATION LAW
- §3071. Short title
- §3072. Legislative findings
- §3073. Definitions
- §3074. Protection of personal information; disclosure upon breach in the security of personal information; notification requirements; exemption
- §3075. Recovery of damages
- §3076. Financial institution; compliance
- §3077. Rulemaking
CHAPTER 52. THE LOUISIANA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTION ACT
- §3081. Short title
- §3082. Administration of the program
- §3083. Policy statement
- §3084. Definitions
- §3085. Tax credit
- §3086. Certification of a Louisiana Community Development Financial Institution
- §3087. Requirements for continuance of certification as a LCDFI
- §3088. Decertification
- §3089. Rules and regulations
- §3090. Guidance by commissioner; advisory opinions
- §3091. Other Office of Financial Institutions responsibilities
- §3092. Corporation income and franchise tax exemption
- §3093. Confidentiality of records
- §3094. Program termination
CHAPTER 53. THE LOUISIANA BANKING DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS ACT
- §3101. Definitions
- §3102. Purpose
- §3103. Rules and regulations
- §3104. Designation of banking development districts; application
- §3105. Determination
- §3106. Banking district depository
- §3107. Deposit of public funds by local government
- §3108. Deposit of public funds by state
- §3109. Tax abatement
CHAPTER 54. CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS RELOCATION PROGRAM
- §3111. Definitions
- §3112. Eligibility requirements
- §3113. Application; recommendation; approval
- §3114. Contract administration; rebate
- §3115. Rules
CHAPTER 55. COMPETITIVE PROJECTS PAYROLL INCENTIVE PROGRAM
CHAPTER 56. LOUISIANA INTERNATIONAL COMMERCE INITIATIVE
- §3131. Purpose
- §3132. Definitions
- §3133. Office of international commerce
- §3134. Powers and duties of the secretary and executive director
- §3135. Louisiana Board of International Commerce
- §3136. Membership of board
- §3137. Master Plan of International Commerce and annual report
- §3138. Exceptions
CHAPTER 57. HOME SERVICE CONTRACT PROVIDERS
- §3141. Scope and purpose
- §3142. Definitions
- §3143. Requirements for doing business
- §3144. Required disclosures; service contracts
- §3145. Consumer's right to cancel
- §3146. Prohibited acts
CHAPTER 58. DNA TESTING KITS
CHAPTER 59. MOTOR VEHICLE CONTRACT PROVIDERS
- §3161. Scope and purpose; exemptions
- §3162. Definitions
- §3163. Requirements for doing business
- §3164. Required disclosures; service contracts
- §3165. Consumer's right to cancel
- §3166. Prohibited acts
CHAPTER 59-A. THIRD-PARTY DELIVERY SERVICES
CHAPTER 60. THE VETERANS FIRST BUSINESS INITIATIVE
- §3201. Short title
- §3202. Legislative findings; creation; intent
- §3203. Definitions
- §3204. Application; form; submission; confirmation; notification; appeal
- §3205. Insignia; creation; use
- §3206. Database
- §3207. Outreach
- §3208. Promulgation of rules and regulations
CHAPTER 61. DIGITIZED IDENTIFICATION CARD ACCEPTANCE
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