2023 Louisiana Laws
Revised Statutes
Title 51 - Trade and Commerce

TITLE 51 TRADE AND COMMERCE

CHAPTER 1. IN GENERAL

PART I. COMMISSION MERCHANTS

PART II. FIRE, BANKRUPTCY, AND

FIDUCIARY SALES

PART II-A. GOING-OUT-OF-BUSINESS SALES

PART III. FOREIGN-TRADE ZONES

PART IV. MONOPOLIES

PART V. SUNDAY LAWS

PART V - A. FILING METHODS

PART VI. TRADEMARKS, TRADE NAMES,

AND DOMAIN NAMES

SUBPART A. IN GENERAL

SUBPART B. BEVERAGE AND FOOD CONTAINERS

SUBPART C. ASSUMED BUSINESS NAMES

SUBPART D. LINEN SERVICES

SUBPART E. LOUISIANA STADIUM AND EXPOSITION DISTRICT

SUBPART F. LOUISIANA AMERICAN REVOLUTION

BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION

SUBPART G. JAZZLAND

SUBPART H. INDIVIDUAL DOMAIN NAME PROTECTION

SUBPART I. ADDITIONAL DOMAIN NAME PROTECTION

SUBPART J. CRESCENT COVER LOGO

SUBPART K. LAMAR-DIXON EXPO CENTER

PART VII. TRADING CERTIFICATES, CHECKS OR TICKETS

PART VIII. UNFAIR TRADE

SUBPART A. DISCRIMINATION

SUBPART B. PYRAMIDS

SUBPART C. SOLICITATIONS

SUBPART D. FALSE ADVERTISING

SUBPART E. UNFAIR SALES LAW

SUBPART F. SALES REPRESENTATIVES

SUBPART G. PAYMENT, REBATE, AND CREDIT OF

INSURANCE DEDUCTIBLES

SUBPART H. UNSOLICITED MERCHANDISE

SUBPART I. BOAT DESIGNS

SUBPART J. SPORTS TRADING CARDS

SUBPART K. ALLEN TOUSSAINT LEGACY ACT

CHAPTER 2. PARTICULAR GOODS

PART I. AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS

PART I-A. REPURCHASE OF FARM, INDUSTRIAL AND

LAWN AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT BY WHOLESALER

PART II. BICYCLES

PART I-B. WARRANTY CLAIMS ON FARM, INDUSTRIAL,

AND LAWN AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT

PART III. DRUGS AND COSMETICS

PART IV. HIDES

PART V. JUNK

PART VI. MEAT

PART VII. MATCHES

PART VII-A. FIREWORKS

PART VIII. MOTOR VEHICLES

PART IX. PRISON-MADE GOODS

PART X. LOUISIANA SECURITIES LAW

PART X-A. LOUISIANA PROTECTION OF VULNERABLE

ADULTS FROM FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION LAW

PART XI. SHOES

PART XII. SALE OF COSMETICS TESTED ON ANIMALS

PART XII. PETROLEUM AND PETROLEUM PRODUCTS

SUBPART A. GASOLINE, KEROSENE, AND TRACTOR FUEL

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

PART XIV-A NEW MANUFACTURED AND MODULAR

HOME WARRANTY ACT

PART XIV-B. MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR INSTALLATION

OF MANUFACTURED AND MODULAR HOMES AND

TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS

PART XIV-C. MANUFACTURED HOUSING STATE

ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY

PART XV. OIL FIELD EQUIPMENT

PART XVI. MISCELLANEOUS GOODS

CHAPTER 3. DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

PART I. GENERAL PROVISIONS

PART II. SMALL AND EMERGING

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

PART III. INFORMATION CLEARINGHOUSE FOR

ELECTRIC GENERATION

PART IV. LOUISIANA BROADBAND ADVISORY COUNCIL

PART V. LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT FUND

PART VI. LOUISIANA APPLIED POLYMER TECHNOLOGY

EXTENSION CONSORTIUM

PART VII. LOUISIANA PAN AFRICAN COMMISSION

CHAPTER 4. SOUTHERN STATES ENERGY COMPACT

PART I. COMPACT

PART II. SOUTHERN STATES ENERGY BOARD

CHAPTER 4-A.

TRI-STATE DELTA ECONOMIC ALLIANCE

CHAPTER 4-B.

STRATEGIC PLAN TO COMBAT POVERTY

PART I. GENERAL PROVISIONS

PART II. PLAN; PARISHES

PART III. PLAN; RENEWAL OF COMMUNITIES

PART IV. PLAN; COORDINATION AND IMPLEMENTATION

CHAPTER 4-C. MISSISSIPPI, ALABAMA, LOUISIANA AND TEXAS

SUPERCOMMITTEE

CHAPTER 5. EMPOWERING FAMILIES TO LIVE WELL LOUISIANA

CHAPTER 6. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS

CHAPTER 6-A. LOUISIANA SMALL BUSINESS

BONDING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

PART II. LOUISIANA SMALL BUSINESS

DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

CHAPTER 6-B. VENTURE CAPITAL NETWORK LAW

CHAPTER 7. MUNICIPAL AND PARISH INDUSTRIAL

DEVELOPMENT BOARDS

CHAPTER 8. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT GENERALLY

CHAPTER 9. TOURISM DEVELOPMENT GENERALLY

SUBPART A. GENERAL PROVISIONS OF OFFICE

AND COMMISSION

SUBPART C. LOUISIANA TOURISM PROMOTION DISTRICT ACT

SUBPART D. LOUISIANA HOSPITALITY RESEARCH PROGRAM

CHAPTER 10. LOUISIANA TAX FREE SHOPPING PROGRAM

CHAPTER 10-A. ENCORE LOUISIANA COMMISSION

CHAPTER 11. LOUISIANA NUCLEAR AND SPACE AUTHORITY

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.

NOTE: Chapter heading, Section heading, and intro. para. as amended and reenacted by Acts 2022, No. 760, eff. June 18, 2022.

CHAPTER 12. THE OFFICE OF BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT 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: Section Heading and Subsection A as amended and reenacted by Acts 2022, No. 760, eff. June 18, 2022.

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: Section heading and intro. para. as amended and reenacted by Acts 2022, No. 760, eff. June 18, 2022.

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.

CHAPTER 12-A. 4.9 GHz ALLOCATION

CHAPTER 13. UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES AND CONSUMER

PROTECTION LAW

CHAPTER 13-A. UNIFORM TRADE SECRETS ACT

CHAPTER 13-B. LOUISIANA CHILD SUPPORT

COLLECTION PROTECTION ACT

CHAPTER 14. SERVICE STATION DEALERS DAY

IN COURT LAW

CHAPTER 15. BUSINESS TAKE-OVER OFFERS

CHAPTER 16. DANCE STUDIOS

CHAPTER 16-A. PHYSICAL FITNESS SERVICES ACT

CHAPTER 17. LOUISIANA FUEL PROTECTION ACT OF 1979

CHAPTER 17-A. SALE, TRANSPORTATION, AND ACCEPTANCE OF FUEL

CHAPTER 18. RENTAL REFERRAL AGENCIES

CHAPTER 19. WORK-AT-HOME SOLICITATIONS

CHAPTER 19-A. PROMOTIONAL CONTESTS

CHAPTER 19-B. DISCLOSURE OF CHARGES FOR 900, 976,

AND OTHER PAY-PER-CALL SERVICES

CHAPTER 19-C. CALLER ID ANTI-SPOOFING

CHAPTER 19-D. UNSOLICITED TELEFACSIMILE MESSAGES

NOTE: §1751 as enacted by Acts 2023, No. 456, eff. July 1, 2024.

CHAPTER 20. SECURE ONLINE CHILD INTERACTION

AND AGE LIMITATION ACT

NOTE: §1752 as enacted by Acts 2023, No. 456, eff. July 1, 2024.

NOTE: §1753 as enacted by Acts 2023, No. 456, eff. July 1, 2024.

CHAPTER 20. LOUISIANA SMALL AND EMERGING

BUSINESS ACT

NOTE: §1754 as enacted by Acts 2023, No. 456, eff. July 1, 2024.

NOTE: §1755 as enacted by Acts 2023, No. 456, eff. July 1, 2024.

NOTE: §1756 as enacted by Acts 2023, No. 456, eff. July 1, 2024.

NOTE: §1757 as enacted by Acts 2023, No. 456, eff. July 1, 2024.

NOTE: §1758 as enacted by Acts 2023, No. 456, eff. July 1, 2024.

NOTE: §1759 as enacted by Acts 2023, No. 456, eff. July 1, 2024.

CHAPTER 21. ENTERPRISE ZONES

CHAPTER 22. URBAN REVITALIZATION TAX INCENTIVE PROGRAM

CHAPTER 23. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY SELLERS AND AGENTS

CHAPTER 24. DECEPTIVE PRACTICES IN

SOLICITING CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS

CHAPTER 24-A. ANNUAL FILINGS BY CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS

CHAPTER 25. LOAN BROKERS

CHAPTER 26. THE LOUISIANA CAPITAL COMPANIES

TAX CREDIT PROGRAM

CHAPTER 27. MOTOR VEHICLE WARRANTIES

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

CHAPTER 29. SOFTWARE LICENSE ENFORCEMENT ACT

CHAPTER 30 UNSOLICITED COMMERCIAL ELECTRONIC

MAIL RESTRICTIONS

CHAPTER 30-A COMPUTER SPYWARE

CHAPTER 30-B. LOUISIANA ANTI-PHISHING ACT

CHAPTER 30-C. ANTI-PHISHING ACT OF 2006

CHAPTER 31. LOUISIANA CYBERSECURITY

INFORMATION SHARING ACT

CHAPTER 31-A. MANAGED SERVICE PROVIDERS

AND MANAGED SECURITY SERVICE PROVIDERS

FOR PUBLIC BODIES

CHAPTER 31-B. COMMERCIAL PUBLICATION AND

DISTRIBUTION OF MATERIAL HARMFUL TO MINORS

CHAPTER 32. CHILD PERFORMER TRUST ACT

CHAPTER 33. ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION MARKETING

CHAPTER 34. ARTISTS' AUTHORSHIP RIGHTS ACT

CHAPTER 36. LOUISIANA CONTINUING CARE PROVIDER

REGISTRATION AND DISCLOSURE ACT

CHAPTER 37. DEDICATED RESEARCH INVESTMENT FUND

CHAPTER 37-A. LOUISIANA MEDIFUND

CHAPTER 38. LOUISIANA COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS

CHAPTER 39. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACT

PART I. GENERAL

PART II. LOUISIANA ECONOMIC

DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

PART III. LOUISIANA SMALL BUSINESS

INCUBATOR PROGRAM

PART III-A. MONROE AND NORTHEAST LOUISIANA

TECHNOLOGY AND BUSINESS INCUBATION CENTER

PART IV. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

AND TRAINING LAW

PART V. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AWARD PROGRAM

PART VI. TECHNOLOGY COMMERCIALIZATION CREDIT

AND JOBS PROGRAM

PART VI-A RAPID RESPONSE FUND

PART VI-B. LOUISIANA MEGA-PROJECT DEVELOPMENT FUND

PART VI-C. GRANTING UNSERVED MUNICIPALITIES BROADBAND OPPORTUNITIES

SUBPART A. GRANTING UNSERVED MUNICIPALITIES BROADBAND OPPORTUNITIES 1.0

SUBPART B. GRANTING UNSERVED MUNICIPALITIES BROADBAND

OPPORTUNITIES 2.0

PART VII. GENERAL PROVISIONS

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.

CHAPTER 39-B. LOUISIANA BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL

DEVELOPMENT COMPANY ACT

CHAPTER 39-C. RETENTION AND MODERNIZATION ACT

CHAPTER 40. FUNDS FOR SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION

CHAPTER 41. AFTERMARKET CRASH PARTS

CHAPTER 42. LOUISIANA QUALITY JOBS

PROGRAM ACT

CHAPTER 43. LOUISIANA

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY ACT

CHAPTER 44. PORT DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION

CHAPTER 45. LOUISIANA MARITIME

DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

CHAPTER 46. NEW ASSISTIVE DEVICE WARRANTIES

CHAPTER 47. LOUISIANA CAPITAL INVESTMENT

TAX CREDIT

CHAPTER 48. LOUISIANA CONSUMER FUEL CHOICE ACT

CHAPTER 49. PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTS WITH CERTAIN FOREIGN-OWNED COMPANIES IN CONNECTION WITH

CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE

CHAPTER 50. LOUISIANA RENEWABLE ENERGY

DEVELOPMENT ACT

CHAPTER 51. DATABASE SECURITY BREACH NOTIFICATION LAW

CHAPTER 52. THE LOUISIANA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

FINANCIAL INSTITUTION ACT

CHAPTER 53. THE LOUISIANA BANKING

DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS ACT

CHAPTER 54. CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS RELOCATION PROGRAM

CHAPTER 55. COMPETITIVE PROJECTS PAYROLL

INCENTIVE PROGRAM

CHAPTER 56. LOUISIANA INTERNATIONAL COMMERCE INITIATIVE

CHAPTER 57. HOME SERVICE CONTRACT PROVIDERS

CHAPTER 58. DNA TESTING KITS

CHAPTER 59. MOTOR VEHICLE CONTRACT PROVIDERS

CHAPTER 59-A. THIRD-PARTY DELIVERY SERVICES

CHAPTER 60. THE VETERANS FIRST BUSINESS INITIATIVE

CHAPTER 61. DIGITIZED IDENTIFICATION CARD ACCEPTANCE

CHAPTER 62. IMPORT RESTRICTIONS

CHAPTER 63. ELECTRONIC DISSEMINATION OF COMMERCIAL

RECORDINGS OR AUDIOVISUAL WORKS

CHAPTER 64. LIVE MUSICAL PERFORMANCES

CHAPTER 65. ADVERTISEMENTS

CHAPTER 66. ONLINE MARKETPLACE AND THIRD-PARTY SELLERS

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