La. Rev. Stat. § 51:461.1 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 461.1
Unsolicited goods; member of organization; obligation of recipient
Status: in_force

Whenever any person who is a member of an organization which makes retail sales of any goods, wares or merchandise to its members notifies the organization of his termination of membership, any unordered goods, wares or merchandise sent to that person after thirty days following execution of the return receipt for the certified letter by the organization shall for all purposes be deemed to be unconditional gifts to the former member, and he may use or dispose of the goods, wares or merchandise in any manner he sees fit without any obligation on his part to the organization.

If the sender of such goods, wares or merchandise continues to send bill statements or requests for payment therefor the recipient may institute proceedings to enjoin such action, and in such case the sender may be liable for reasonable attorney fees and for costs of court.

Nothing in this section shall relieve any person from liability for damages as a result of a breach of agreement with the organization to which he formerly belonged, but such person shall not be subject to any damages with respect to goods, wares or merchandise which are deemed unconditional gifts to him under the provisions of this section.

Added by Acts 1970, No. 10, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:2461 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 2461
§2461. Application deadline
Status: in_force

No new advance notifications under this Chapter shall be accepted by Louisiana Economic Development after June 30, 2025. However, an employer that was approved by the department to receive incentives under the program on or before June 30, 2025, shall continue to receive incentives pursuant to the terms of its agreement with the state of Louisiana as long as the employer retains its eligibility.

Acts 1995, No. 1238, §1, eff. July 1, 1995; Acts 1996, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 39, §32, eff. May 7, 1996; Acts 1997, No. 596, §1; Acts 1998, No. 36, §1, eff. June 29, 1998; Acts 2000, No. 46, §2, eff. June 28, 2000; Acts 2002, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 153, §1, eff. May 1, 2002; Acts 2004, No. 13, §1387; Acts 2007, No. 387, §1, eff. July 10, 2007; Acts 2007, No. 400, §1, eff. July 10, 2007; Acts 2010, No. 1034, §2; Acts 2011, No. 410, §1; Acts 2016, No. 663, §1, eff. July 1, 2016; Acts 2017, No. 386, §2, eff. June 23, 2017; Acts 2022, No. 254, §1, eff. June 3, 2022; Acts 2024, 3rd Ex. Sess., No. 5, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 2025; Acts 2024, 3rd Ex. Sess., No. 11, §3, eff. Dec. 4, 2024.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:2328 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 2328
Loan guarantees; direct loans; grants
Status: in_force

A.(1) The corporation is authorized and empowered to loan or to guarantee to any eligible applicant, as determined by rules and regulations of the corporation, a sum not to exceed one hundred thousand dollars for the purpose of establishing, maintaining, or expanding a small business incubator located in northeast Louisiana.

(2) Any loans or guarantees made under the program shall be secured by the applicant's granting the state of Louisiana a security interest in that portion of the fixed asset for which the loan is granted or guaranteed. Nothing in this Paragraph shall prohibit the security interest of the state from being primed by or subordinated to another security interest based on public or private capital invested in the real property of the applicant prior to the granting of the loan or guarantee.

(3) The interest charged on any direct loan made under the program shall not be less than the interest rate paid by the state for bonds issued by the corporation and shall not exceed that rate by more than two points.

B.(1) The corporation is authorized and empowered to grant to any eligible applicant, as determined by rules and regulations of the corporation, a sum not to exceed fifty percent of the eligible project cost, but in any case not to exceed one hundred thousand dollars, for the purpose of establishing, maintaining, or expanding a small business incubator located in northeast Louisiana.

(2) A grant under the program shall be available only to an applicant who is able to satisfactorily document to the corporation that he has funding available from other sources for the eligible project in an amount which matches, on a fifty-fifty basis, the amount of the grant for which he has applied.

Acts 2003, No. 1170, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:143 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 143
Discovery; application for order; notice
Status: in_force

The Attorney General or district attorney acting under him, or the governor, before beginning an action under this Part may present to the court a written application for an order directing any person, as the Attorney General or district attorney requires, to appear before any judge, clerk of court, or notary public designated in the order, and answer relevant and material questions put to them concerning any illegal contract, combination, or conspiracy in restraint of trade or commerce, or to create a monopoly under this Part, and if it appears to the court to which the application is made that an order is necessary or expedient, the order shall be granted. The order shall be granted without notice, but if notice is required by the court to which the application is made, an order to show cause why the application shall not be granted shall be made and shall contain a temporary restraining order that appears proper to the court, and specifies the time and the place the witnesses are required to appear.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:3203 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 3203
Definitions
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this Chapter, terms and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed as follows:

(1) "Department" means Louisiana Economic Development.

(2) "Veteran" is an individual who meets either of the following qualifications:

(a) A person who served in the active military and was discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable.

(b) An active or reserve member in any branch of the armed forces of the United States, including the national guard, coast guard, and armed forces reserves.

(3) "Veteran-owned business" means a business of which at least fifty-one percent is owned by a veteran or by a Gold Star surviving spouse of a member of the armed forces as defined by the United States Department of Defense, and as may be further provided for in rules promulgated under this Chapter.

Acts 2019, No. 160, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1364 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 1364
Contract authority
Status: in_force

The office is hereby empowered to enter into any agreement or contract with any persons or government agencies necessary or convenient to carry out the provisions of this Chapter.

Acts 2020, 2 nd Ex. Sess., No. 24, §3, see Act.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:2390 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 2390
Reports
Status: in_force

Each licensee, each affiliate of a licensee, and each subsidiary of a licensee shall file with the commissioner such reports as and when the commissioner may reasonably require. A report under this Section shall be in such form and shall contain such information as the commissioner may reasonably require.

Acts 1991, No. 506, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:735 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 735
Delaying disbursements and immunity
Status: in_force

A. A dealer or investment advisor may delay disbursement from an account of an eligible adult or an account on which an eligible adult is a beneficiary, if all of the following conditions are met:

(1) The dealer, investment advisor, or qualified individual reasonably believes, after initiating an internal review of the requested disbursement and the suspected financial exploitation, that the requested disbursement may result in financial exploitation of an eligible adult.

(2) The dealer or investment advisor meets at least one of the following criteria:

(a) Immediately, but in no event more than two business days after the requested disbursement, provide written notification of the delay and the reason for the delay to all parties authorized to transact business on the account, unless any such party is reasonably believed to have engaged in suspected or attempted financial exploitation of the eligible adult.

(b) Immediately, but in no event more than two business days after the requested disbursement, notify the adult protection agency and the commissioner of securities.

(c) Continue internal review of the suspected or attempted financial exploitation of the eligible adult, as necessary, and report the investigation results to the adult protection agency and the commissioner of securities within seven business days after the requested disbursement.

B. Unless a court or the commissioner enters an order extending the refusal of disbursement or providing any other applicable protective relief, any delay of a disbursement as authorized by this Section will expire upon the sooner of the following:

(1) A determination by the dealer or investment advisor that the disbursement will not result in financial exploitation of the eligible adult.

(2) Fifteen business days after the date on which the dealer or investment advisor first delayed disbursement of the funds, unless either an adult protection agency or the commissioner of securities requests that the dealer or investment advisor extend the delay to no more than twenty-five business days after the date on which the dealer or investment advisor first delayed disbursement of the funds, unless sooner termination by the dealer or investment advisor or an order by a court of competent jurisdiction.

C. A court of competent jurisdiction may enter an order extending the delay of the disbursement of funds or may order other protective measures based on the petition of the commissioner of securities, adult protective services, the dealer, or other interested party.

D. A dealer, investment advisor, or qualified individual who, in good faith and exercising reasonable care, complies with this Section shall be immune from any administrative or civil liability that might otherwise arise from such delay in a disbursement.

Acts 2016, No. 580, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2017.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:470.4 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 470.4
Misappropriation of identity
Status: in_force

A. It shall be a violation of this Subpart for any person to use an individual's identity for a commercial purpose in Louisiana without having first obtained consent from the individual or the individual's authorized representative.

B. A claim for a violation of an individual's identity rights may not be asserted under this Subpart unless the alleged act occurs within Louisiana and shall be subject to a prescriptive period of two years from the date the violation was discovered or should have been discovered.

C. It shall be a violation of this Subpart to use a digital replica in a public performance of a scripted audiovisual work, or in a live performance of a dramatic work, if the use is intended to create, and creates, the clear impression that the professional performer is actually performing in the role of a fictional character.

D. A person who does any of the following shall be deemed to have submitted to the jurisdiction of this state:

(1) Engages in conduct within Louisiana that is prohibited under this Subpart.

(2) Creates or causes to be created within this state products, merchandise, goods, services, or other materials prohibited under this Subpart.

(3) Transports or causes to be transported into this state products, merchandise, goods, or other materials created or used in violation of this Subpart.

(4) Knowingly causes advertising or promotional material created or used in violation of this Subpart to be published, distributed, exhibited, or disseminated within Louisiana.

E.(1) In addition to any other remedy authorized by law, a person who violates an individual's identity rights may be liable for the greater of one thousand dollars and the actual damages, and to the extent not duplicative of the plaintiff's compensatory damages, the disgorgement of profits derived from the unauthorized use of the individual's identity. For purposes of calculating such profits, the plaintiff is only required to prove the gross revenue attributable to the unauthorized use, and the defendant is required to prove properly deductible expenses.

(2) A court of competent jurisdiction may grant the plaintiff, in a proceeding under this Section, a temporary restraining order or an order for injunctive relief.

F. A court may award reasonable attorney fees, costs, and expenses to the prevailing party in an action under this Subpart.

G. Any suit arising out of the alleged offending use of a digital replica, expressive work, identity, or performance, or brought against a newspaper, broadcast outlet, media outlet, online news outlet, news publication, or other media pursuant to this Subpart shall be subject to the provisions of Code of Civil Procedure Article 971, and any alleged violation of this Subpart shall be presumed an act in furtherance of a person's right of petition or free speech under the Constitution of the United States of America or the Constitution of Louisiana in connection with a public issue in accordance with Code of Civil Procedure Article 971.

Acts 2022, No. 425, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1058 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 1058
Live Well Louisiana Fund
Status: in_force

A. There is hereby created in the state treasury, as a special fund, the Live Well Louisiana Fund, hereinafter referred to as the "fund".

B.(1) The source of monies deposited into the fund shall be any monies appropriated annually by the legislature, including federal funds, any public or private donations, gifts, or grants from individuals, corporations, nonprofit organizations, or other business entities which may be made to the fund, and any other monies which may be provided by law.

(2) Monies in the fund shall be invested in the same manner as monies in the state general fund and interest earned on investment of monies in the fund shall be credited to the state general fund. Unexpended and unencumbered monies in the fund at the end of the fiscal year shall remain in the fund.

C. Subject to an annual appropriation by the legislature, monies in the fund shall be used as directed by the council solely to fund grants and projects which will address the goals and objectives of reducing poverty and promoting well-being in the state.

Acts 2018, No. 581, §1, eff. May 31, 2018.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:213 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 213
Powers of the secretary of state; reservation of trade names, trademarks, and service marks
Status: in_force

A. The secretary of state is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations and prescribe forms for the filing of trademarks under the provisions of this Subpart, and to have the power and authority reasonably necessary to enable him to administer this Subpart efficiently and to perform the duties imposed upon him by its provisions.

B.(1) The exclusive right to the use of a trade name, trademark, or service mark may be reserved by any person intending to apply for a trade name, trademark, or service mark under this Chapter.

(2) Application to reserve a trade name, trademark, or service mark shall be filed with the secretary of state. If the secretary of state finds that the trade name, trademark, or service mark is available for use, he shall reserve the trade name, trademark, or service mark for the exclusive use of the applicant for a nonrenewable period of one hundred twenty days.

(3) The right to the exclusive use of a specified trade name, trademark, or service mark so reserved may be transferred to any other person or corporation by filing in the office of the secretary of state a notice of such transfer, executed by the applicant for whom the name or mark was reserved, and specifying the name and address of the transferee.

C. The secretary of state shall not authorize registration or use of any trade name, trademark, or service mark which deceptively or falsely suggests that the organization so denoted is of a charitable or nonprofit nature when the organization is in fact of a profit-making nature. The secretary of state shall, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, promulgate rules to provide all review procedures necessary to effect the intent of this Subsection.

Acts 1954, No. 235, §2. Amended by Acts 1968, No. 475, §1; Acts 1976, No. 457, §1; Acts 1978, No. 181, §2; Acts 1991, No. 746, §1; Acts 2015, No. 398, §3, eff. Oct. 5. 2015.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:662 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 662
Finance company or agency; designation of by manufacturer or wholesaler in contract with dealer prohibited; completion of sale
Status: in_force

A. No manufacturer or wholesale distributor of motor vehicles shall sell or contract for the sale of motor vehicles to any motor vehicle dealer on the condition or with the agreement, expressed or implied, that the dealer shall finance the purchase or sale of motor vehicles only through a designated finance company or finance agency. Any such condition or agreement shall be void.

B. When an order for a motor vehicle is placed by a dealer in accordance with the current price bulletin and accepted by the manufacturer or wholesale distributor for the subsequent shipment and delivery to the dealer and the vehicle is for a private retail customer who orders the vehicle prior to the dealer's receipt of an official written price increase notification, the manufacturer or wholesale distributor shall not increase the price of the vehicle. A sales contract signed by the retail customer and binding upon both parties shall constitute conclusive evidence of the order. To be included under the price protection of this Subsection, the vehicle must be delivered to the retail customer who signed the sales contract.

C. When an order for motor vehicles is placed by a dealer in accordance with the current price bulletin for the subsequent shipment and delivery to the dealer and the vehicles are not for a private retail customer pursuant to Subsection B of this Section, the manufacturer shall notify the dealer of any price increases in the ordered vehicles. The manufacturer shall have the right to deliver the vehicles at the price that prevailed when the order was placed and shall give the dealer the right to accept all of the vehicles that were ordered. The dealer shall have the obligation of accepting all vehicles ordered at the price that prevailed when the vehicles were ordered and shall have the option of accepting the vehicles at the increased price or may cancel the order in whole or in part.

Amended by Acts 1981, No. 807, §1; Acts 1983, No. 599, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:2370.8 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 2370.8
Funding; match requirement
Status: in_force

A. Grant recipients are required to provide matching funds in accordance with rules promulgated by the office. A grant recipient shall contribute from its own funds a minimum of twenty percent of the total estimated cost of the project.

B.(1) A local government may contribute funding or in-kind contributions for use on an eligible project under the provisions of this Subpart. The contribution of funding by local government for an eligible project under the provisions of this Part shall not be considered a partnership for providing a covered service under the Local Government Fair Competition Act.

(2) A local government shall not make or grant any undue or unreasonable preference or advantage to itself or to any provider of broadband service.

(3) A local government shall apply without discrimination as to itself and to any provider the local government's ordinances, rules, and policies, including those relating to obligation to serve, access to public right of way, permitting, performance bonding, reporting, and quality of service.

Acts 2021, No. 477, §1, eff. July 1, 2021; Acts 2023, No. 383, §3A.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:913.2 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 913.2
Recordkeeping
Status: in_force

The records required by the provisions of this Part shall be maintained for a period of not less than three years.

Added by Acts 1982, No. 549, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1143 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 1143
Louisiana Economic Development; duties and functions
Status: in_force

The department shall:

(1) Enter into service contracts on a competitive bid basis with public and private agencies, institutions, organizations, and individuals for the purpose of establishing and operating the Venture Capital Network.

(2) Receive and approve contract proposals for the purpose of establishing the Venture Capital Network.

(3) Solicit the support and contributions of public and private agencies, organizations, institutions, and individuals.

(4) Accept and administer contributions for the purpose of operating the Venture Capital Network.

(5) Advertise and promote the Venture Capital Network.

Acts 1987, No. 449, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1164 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 1164
Recordation of documents without cost
Status: in_force

The articles of incorporation of the corporation, any deeds or other documents whereby properties are conveyed to the corporation, any mortgages executed by the corporation, and the certificate of dissolution of the corporation, all may be filed for record with the secretary of state or in the parish in which the corporation is organized without the payment of any tax or fees other than such fees as may be authorized by law for the recording of such instruments.

Acts 1962, No. 436, §14.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1930 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 1930
Other department responsibilities
Status: in_force

The department, in addition to other grants of authority to promote the economic development of the state, is hereby authorized to serve as a clearinghouse for information relevant to potential incorporators or organizers of certified Louisiana capital companies and for the locating and promoting of qualified Louisiana businesses seeking infusions of capital.

Acts 1989, No. 496, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1441 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 1441
Short title
Status: in_force

This Chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Louisiana Child Support Collection Protection Act".

Acts 2010, No. 872, §2, eff. July 2, 2010.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:912.28 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 912.28
Violations; penalties
Status: in_force

A. Any installer, transporter, or other person who performs any work covered as described in this Part without the appropriate license or who installs a manufactured or modular home in a manner contrary to the requirements of this Part shall be in violation of the provisions of this Part. All such violators shall be subject to the penalty of revocation or suspension of their license or a civil fine of up to two thousand five hundred dollars, or both, for each violation. If the commission determines a violation was intentional or the violator is a habitual offender, then the commission may double the civil penalty up to five thousand dollars for each violation. Violators shall also be subject to any measures prescribed by any other applicable rule, regulation, or law.

B. Multiple violations of this Part occurring in a single installation shall constitute one violation. Each installation performed in violation of this Part shall constitute a separate violation.

Acts 1997, No. 970, §1; Acts 2000, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 92, §1; Acts 2001, No. 718, §2; Acts 2017, No. 221, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:2125 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 2125
Cajundome Commission; board of commissioners; membership
Status: in_force

A. The Cajundome Commission, hereinafter referred to as the "commission", was established in 1987 pursuant to an intergovernmental contract between the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, formerly the University of Southwestern Louisiana, hereinafter referred to as the "university", and the city of Lafayette, hereinafter referred to as the "city", under authority of Article VII, Section 14(C) of the Constitution of Louisiana and R.S. 33:1332, as a joint commission and body corporate to control and operate the multi-purpose academic, athletic, civic, and community assembly arena and convention center and surrounding land located at 444 Cajundome Boulevard, Lafayette, Louisiana, known as the Cajundome (collectively, the "Cajundome"). The Cajundome is owned by the university through the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System for the public purpose of providing entertainment, cultural, economic, and educational benefits to the community of Lafayette and the Acadiana region. The commission was continued through two subsequent intergovernmental contracts and three extensions thereof between the University and the city. Act No. 319 of the 1995 Regular Session of the Legislature recognized the commission by adding it to the list of employers participating in the Municipal Employees' Retirement System.

B. The current intergovernmental contract providing for the commission expires on July 31, 2024. To ensure the continued existence of the commission upon expiration of the intergovernmental contract and to prevent any disruption to the management, operation, or maintenance of the Cajundome or the rights, benefits, debts, or obligations of the presently existing commission, effective immediately upon the expiration of the current intergovernmental contract, the commission is hereby statutorily continued as a political subdivision of the state to develop, manage, operate, and maintain the Cajundome. In all respects except as otherwise expressly provided in this Chapter, the commission shall continue in existence as presently constituted, with and subject to all rights, benefits, debts, and obligations in existence as of the date of expiration of the current intergovernmental contract, with no interruption whatsoever. For purposes of R.S. 39:112, any project undertaken by the commission shall be considered to be owned and operated by the state.

C. The commission shall be domiciled in the parish of Lafayette.

D.(1) The commission shall be governed by a board of commissioners, hereinafter referred to as the "board", composed of five persons. Except as provided in Paragraph (2) of this Subsection, each member of the board shall be appointed for a term of four years and shall serve until their successors have been appointed. Members shall be appointed as follows:

(a) Two by the president of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, with one appointment being a minority.

(b) Two by the mayor-president of the Lafayette City-Parish Consolidated Government.

(c) One by the Lafayette City Council.

(2) The members as of the date of expiration of the current intergovernmental contract shall continue to serve their then-current terms. Upon expiration of their terms, the members as of such date other than the president shall be replaced by members appointed by the appointing authorities set forth in Paragraph (1) of this Subsection as their terms expire in the following order: first by the president of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette; second by the mayor-president of the Lafayette City-Parish Consolidated Government; third by the board of commissioners of the Lafayette Economic Development Authority; fourth by the president of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette; and fifth by the Lafayette City Council.

(3) Any vacancy occurring in the membership of the board shall be filled by the appointing authorities set forth in Paragraph (1) of this Subsection, as to the members respectively appointed by them. Any person appointed to fill a vacancy shall serve for the remainder of the unexpired term. The appointing authorities set forth in Paragraph (1) of this Subsection, as appropriate, may remove any member respectively appointed by them at any time, with or without cause and solely at their discretion.

E. The board shall elect from its membership a chair, a vice chair, and a secretary-treasurer.

F. A majority of the total membership of the board shall constitute a quorum in order to transact business of the commission. No contract shall be approved or any financial obligation incurred by or on behalf of the commission unless approved by a majority vote of the members of the board; provided, however, that the board may delegate to its chair or to the commission's director the authority to enter into contracts or incur financial obligations that the board determines to be in the commission's best interest for the efficient operation of the Cajundome.

G. Members of the board shall serve without compensation; however, they shall be reimbursed for expenses incurred while attending to the business of the board or the commission.

Acts 2024, No. 510, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1416 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 1416
Civil penalties
Status: in_force

In addition to remedies for contempt of court otherwise provided by law, any person who violates the terms of an injunction issued under R.S. 51:1407 or 1408, or an assurance of voluntary compliance as authorized under R.S. 51:1410, may be required to pay to the state treasurer a civil penalty of not more than five thousand dollars per violation. For the purposes of this Section, the district court issuing an injunction shall retain jurisdiction and the attorney general acting in the name of the state may petition for recovery of civil penalties provided in this Section.

Added by Acts 1972, No. 759, §1; Acts 2006, No. 218, §1, eff. June 2, 2006.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:911 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 911
Sale of certain eyeglasses and sunglasses prohibited; penalties
Status: in_force

A. No person shall distribute, sell or deliver any eyeglasses or sunglasses within this state which do not meet or exceed the safety standards prescribed by the United States Department of Health, Education and Welfare.

B. Any person violating the provisions of this Section shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars nor more than five hundred dollars for each violation.

Acts 1970, No. 498, §1, eff. July 1, 1972. Amended by Acts 1974, No. 445, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:614 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 614
Labeling of meat; enforcement; penalties
Status: in_force

A. In conformity with and to the extent allowed by the Federal Meat Inspection Act and applicable federal meat inspection regulations, any person, firm, company, corporation, partnership, association, or other business entity which sells processed or unprocessed meat, whether fresh or frozen, in Louisiana after January 1, 2000, shall indicate in clear and conspicuous letters on the meat, the immediate wrapping or container, or a sign included with the display if the meat is displayed for sale or sold unwrapped, either the name of the country of origin preceded by the words "product of" or the country of origin of the meat using one of the following designations: "Imported", "American", or "Blend" of imported and American meats.

B. Whoever violates any provision of this Section shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than five hundred dollars for each act of violation. Each day on which a violation occurs shall be a separate offense. Penalties may be assessed at an adjudicatory hearing held under the Louisiana Weights and Measures Law and in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary an appeal from such adjudicatory hearing shall not be confined to the record and additional testimony and evidence may be considered by the court.

C. The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry shall administer and enforce the provisions of this Section and shall adopt rules and regulations pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act necessary to carry out the provisions of this Section.

D. The provisions of this Section shall not apply to prepared meat which is sold at retail for consumption on the premises and fully cooked meat as defined by the United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection Service rules and regulations.

Added by Acts 1981, No. 688, §1; Acts 1999, No. 487, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1603 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 1603
Jurisdiction, powers, and responsibilities
Status: in_force

The Department of Conservation and Energy, acting through the secretary, shall administer this Chapter. The secretary may authorize officers or employees of the department to administer the provisions of this Chapter, subject to the overall direction and supervision of the secretary. The secretary shall have the following duties and powers and is authorized, empowered, and, as applicable, required to:

(1) Utilize the services of the other executive departments of the state upon mutually agreeable terms and conditions.

(2) Receive, by appropriation, gift, grant, donation, or otherwise, any sum of money, aid, or assistance from any person or the United States, its agencies, the state of Louisiana, or any political subdivision thereof for the implementation and enforcement of this Chapter.

(3) Represent personally, or through department personnel or personnel under contract, the state in all matters involving or affecting the interest of the state and its citizens pursuant to this Chapter before any state or federal courts and agencies, offices, officials, legislative or congressional committees, and in all judicial or administrative actions arising out of the proceedings of such agencies, offices, and committees or in relation thereto.

(4) Take such actions, promulgate and amend such rules and regulations, determine those facilities qualifying as support facilities under this Chapter, and issue such orders, licenses, and permits as necessary or appropriate to carry out the general intent and purposes of this Chapter.

(5) Issue, cause to be issued, or take such measures as may be required for the issuance of bonds as authorized in this Chapter.

(6) Plan, finance, construct, operate, acquire, or lease, as lessor or lessee, or develop support facilities, and otherwise facilitate the construction, development, and operation by licensees under this Chapter of such support facilities as are deemed necessary by the secretary to carry out the intent of this Chapter and protect the public interest. Any action that would provide for the ownership or operation of support facilities by the department must be approved by the secretary, rather than any designee of the secretary, and by a joint meeting of the House and Senate natural resources committees.

(7)(a) If deemed in the public interest of the state and, where necessary, in conjunction with the Department of Energy in the implementation and administration of the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978, establish and implement a state plan that will assure maximum exemptions from the use of or conversion to coal or other alternate fuel by industries and powerplants in the state; postpone to the extent practicable such use or conversion; and, where such use or conversion is mandated or voluntarily undertaken, facilitate such use or conversion; and implement such measures as are practicable to insure that, to the maximum extent possible, natural gas affected by such conversion is retained within the state.

(b) Such state plan shall include the study and review of conditions presently existing in the state with regard to electrical powerplants and industries to determine the economic and environmental impact of the use of or conversion to coal or other alternate fuel in lieu of natural gas and petroleum.

(c) In establishing and implementing the state plan, the secretary may make rules and regulations; construct and operate support facilities, whether through the department or by contract with licensees under this Chapter or other third parties; issue licenses to persons to construct, operate, and own support facilities; coordinate the state plan with the federal government and its jurisdictional agencies; grant exemptions to conversion requirements under conditions stated in rules and regulations promulgated by the Department of Conservation and Energy in accordance with the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978 and other applicable federal law and regulation; issue bonds; and do other things as are necessary to establish the state plan within the intent and purposes of this Chapter.

Acts 1983, No. 705, §5, eff. Sept. 1, 1983; Acts 2023, No. 150, §21, eff. Jan. 10, 2024.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1562 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 1562
Private actions; recovery of damages and attorney fees; correction of contract; holder defined
Status: in_force

A. Any person who suffers any ascertainable loss of money or movable property, corporeal or incorporeal, as a result of fraud, dishonesty or the violation of the provisions of this Chapter may bring an action individually but not in a representative capacity to recover actual damages. If the court finds that such a violation was committed, the court may award the actual damages sustained. In the event that damages are awarded under this Section, the court shall award to the person bringing such action reasonable attorney fees and costs. Upon a finding by the court that an action under this Section was groundless and brought in bad faith or for purposes of harassment, the court may award to the defendant reasonable attorney fees and costs.

B. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Chapter, any failure to comply with any provision of this Chapter may be corrected within thirty days after the execution of the contract by the buyer, and, if so corrected, neither the seller nor the holder shall be subject to any penalty under this Title, provided that any correction which increases any monthly payment, the number of payments, or the total amount due, must be concurred in, in writing, by the buyer. "Holder" includes the seller who acquires the contract, or, if the contract is purchased by a financing agency or other assignee, the financing agency or other assignee.

C. This Section shall not be deemed to prohibit the enforcement by any person of any right provided by this or any other law.

Added by Acts 1979, No. 533, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:3183 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 3183
Prohibition on certain genetic sequencers and genetic sequencing technologies
Status: in_force

A medical facility or research facility in this state shall not put into service within this state any new or additional human genetic sequencers or operational and research software used for human genetic analysis produced by any of the following:

(1) The government of a foreign adversary.

(2) A state-owned company of a foreign adversary.

(3) A foreign adversary company.

Acts 2025, No. 244, §2, eff. June 11, 2025.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:643 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 643
Shipping containers; restrictions; marking
Status: in_force

All match boxes or packages shall be packed in strong shipping containers or cases. The number of match boxes or packages contained in any one shipping container or case shall not exceed the amount below:

Number Number

of boxes of matches

1/2 gross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 700

1 " . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500

2 " . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400

3 " . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300

5 " . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200

12 " . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

20 " over 50 and under . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

25 " under . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

No shipping container or case constructed of fibreboard, corrugated fibreboard, or wood nailed or wire bound, shall exceed, including its contents, seventy-five pounds, and no lock-cornered wood case containing matches shall exceed, including its contents, eighty-five pounds. No other articles or commodities shall be packed in the same container or case. On the outside of all containers and cases in which are packed strike-anywhere matches, the words "Strike-Anywhere Matches" shall be plainly marked.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:445 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 445
Certain venue provisions invalid
Status: in_force

A. Any provision in a written or oral contract or agreement providing for the payment of commissions by a principal to a sales representative which purports to establish exclusive venue in a state other than Louisiana is hereby declared to be null and void and against the public policy of this state and such provision shall be void and unenforceable.

B. Any provision in a written or oral contract or agreement which requires waiver of this Section or which would frustrate or circumvent the provisions of this Section shall be null and void and of no force and effect.

C. A principal who is not a resident of this state and who enters into a contract subject to the provisions of this Subpart is considered to be doing business in this state for purposes of the exercise of personal jurisdiction over the principal.

D. The provisions of this Subpart do not invalidate or restrict any other right or remedy available to a sales representative or preclude a sales representative from seeking to recover in one action on all claims against a principal.

Acts 1988, No. 774, §1, eff. July 18, 1988; Acts 1995, No. 487, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1011 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 1011
Cooperation of departments, agencies, and officers
Status: in_force

The departments, agencies, and officers of this state and its subdivisions are hereby authorized to cooperate with the Southern States Energy Board in the furtherance of any of its activities pursuant to the Compact.

Acts 1979, No. 576, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1283 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 1283
Definitions
Status: in_force

Whenever used in this Subpart, unless a different meaning clearly appears in the context, the following terms, whether used in the singular or plural, shall be given the following interpretations:

(1) "Board" shall mean the board of directors of the district or any successor thereto.

(2) "Constitution" shall mean the constitution of Louisiana, as amended.

(3) "District" shall mean the special district and political subdivision created, organized, and existing pursuant to the provisions of this Subpart or any successor thereto.

(4) "State" shall mean the state of Louisiana.

Acts 1990, No. 1038, §1, eff. July 26, 1990.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1056 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 1056
Legislative findings; declaration of purpose
Status: in_force

A.(1) The legislature finds that poverty is one of the greatest enemies of human dignity and the family unit and undermines the general welfare of the people of Louisiana and significant portions of the state suffer from the effects of poverty.

(2) The legislature further finds that the particular attention of state government could benefit families in poverty with a coordinated and well-managed plan provided by the departments of the state dedicated to empowering these families.

(3) It is declared that the effective administration and coordination of efforts to families in poverty is the responsibility of state government.

B. In order to meet these needs, the legislature hereby authorizes the creation of the Empowering Families to Live Well Louisiana Council and implementation plan, hereinafter referred to in this Chapter as the "plan".

Acts 2018, No. 581, §1, eff. May 31, 2018.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:2255 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 2255
Unlawful practices in connection with credit transactions; exceptions
Status: in_force

A. It shall be an unlawful practice for any person, whether acting for himself or another, in connection with any credit transaction because of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, disability, as defined in R.S. 51:2232, or sex:

(1) To deny credit to any person.

(2) To increase the charges or fees for or collateral required to secure any credit extended to any person.

(3) To restrict the amount or use of credit extended or impose different terms or conditions with respect to the credit extended to any person or any item or service related thereto.

(4) To attempt to do any of the unlawful practices defined in this Section.

B. The provisions of this Section shall not prohibit any party to a credit transaction from considering the credit history of any individual applicant.

C. The provisions of this Section shall not prohibit any party to a credit transaction from considering the application of Louisiana law on matrimonial regimes and successions to the particular case or from taking reasonable action thereon.

Acts 1988, No. 886, §1; Acts 1993, No. 820, §9.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:224 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 224
Educational institutions
Status: in_force

A. No person shall use for any commercial purpose any name, work, symbol, or device or any combination thereof which resembles the official name, symbol, seal, or logo of a public or accredited private educational institution except with the written consent of the public or private educational institution.

B. In addition to remedies otherwise provided in this Subpart, any educational institution may enforce the provisions of this Section by a civil suit, including a suit to enjoin any violations hereof. Upon finding that a person knowingly violated this Section, a court may award damages, including an award of all profits derived from the said violation and may order the destruction of those items bearing the name, work, symbol, or device in violation of this Section.

Added by Acts 1979, No. 762, §3. Acts 1983, No. 89, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:2231 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 2231
Statement of purpose; limitation on prohibitions against discrimination because of age
Status: in_force

A. It is the purpose and intent of the legislature by this enactment to provide for execution within Louisiana of the policies embodied in the Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964, 1968, and 1972 and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended; and to assure that Louisiana has appropriate legislation prohibiting discrimination in public accommodations sufficient to justify the deferral of cases by the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the secretary of Louisiana Works, and the Department of Justice under those statutes; to safeguard all individuals within the state from discrimination because of race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin in connection with employment and in connection with public accommodations; to protect their interest in personal dignity and freedom from humiliation; to make available to the state their full productive capacities in employment; to secure the state against domestic strife and unrest which would menace its democratic institutions; to preserve the public safety, health, and general welfare; and to further the interest, rights, and privileges within the state.

B. The prohibitions in this Chapter against discrimination because of age in connection with public accommodations shall be limited to individuals who are at least forty years of age.

C. The Louisiana Commission on Human Rights shall have enforcement powers including adjudication of claims of discrimination prohibited by Chapter 3-A of Title 23 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, and pay discrimination prohibited by R.S. 23:664.

Acts 1988, No. 886, §1; Acts 1993, No. 820, §9; Acts 1997, No. 1409, §3, eff. Aug. 1, 1997; Acts 2008, No. 743, §7, eff. July 1, 2008; Acts 2014, No. 702, §2; Acts 2014, No. 756, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:2259 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 2259
Notice and hearing; procedure
Status: in_force

All procedures with regard to notices of complaint and hearings held by the commission shall be in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.

Acts 1988, No. 886, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1157.1 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 1157.1
Approval by State Bond Commission
Status: in_force

Any proposed instrument which provides security for the payment of bonds issued by the corporation shall be approved by the State Bond Commission. The issuance and sale of any bonds by the corporation shall also be approved by the State Bond Commission.

Added by Acts 1977, No. 696, §1. Acts 1984, No. 631, §1, eff. July 12, 1984; Acts 2014, No. 549, §2, eff. July 1, 2014.

{{NOTE: SEE ACTS 1984, NO. 631, §2.}}
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:305 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 305
Rebate certificates; requirement that purchaser make all purchases from issuer unlawful
Status: in_force

No person shall stipulate that the certificates or evidences of indebtedness referred to in R.S. 51:304 shall be binding only if the original party to whom they were issued makes all purchases from the person issuing the certificates or from a person connected in any manner with the person issuing the certificates.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:2007 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 2007
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this Chapter:

(1) "Authorized user" means with respect to a computer, a person who owns or is authorized by the owner or lessee to use the computer.

(2) "Cause computer software to be copied" means to distribute, transfer, or procure the copying of computer software or any component thereof. The term shall not include the following:

(a) Transmission, routing, provision of intermediate temporary storage, or caching of software.

(b) A storage or hosting medium, such as a compact disc, Internet web site, or computer server, through which the software was distributed by a third party.

(c) An information location tool, such as a directory, index, reference, pointer, or hypertext link, through which the user of the computer located the software.

(3) "Communications provider" means an entity providing communications networks or services that enable consumers to access the Internet or destinations on the public switched telephone network via a computer modem. This term shall include cable service providers that also provide telephone services and providers of Voice over Internet Protocol services.

(4) "Computer software" means a sequence of instructions written in any programming language that is executed on a computer. The term shall not include a text or data file, an Internet web site, or a data component of an Internet web site that is not executable independently of the Internet web site.

(5) "Computer virus" means a computer program or other set of instructions that is designed to degrade the performance of or disable a computer or computer network and is designed to have the ability to replicate itself on other computers or computer networks without the authorization of the owners of those computers or computer networks.

(6) "Damage" means any material impairment to the integrity, functionality, or availability of data, software, a computer, a system, or information.

(7) "Deceptive" or "deception" means the following:

(a) An intentionally and materially false or fraudulent statement.

(b) A statement or description that intentionally omits or misrepresents material information in order to deceive the authorized user.

(c) An intentional and material failure to provide any notice to an authorized user regarding the download or installation of software in order to deceive the authorized user.

(8) "Execute" means with respect to computer software, the performance of the functions or the carrying out of the instructions of the computer software.

(9) "Internet" means the global information system that is logically linked together by a globally unique address space based on the Internet Protocol (IP), or its subsequent extensions, and that is able to support communications using the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) suite, or its subsequent extensions, or other IP-compatible protocols, and that provides, uses, or makes accessible, either publicly or privately, high-level services layered on the communications and related infrastructure described in this Chapter.

(10) "Message" means a graphical or text communication presented to an authorized user of a computer other than communications originated and sent by the computer's operating system or communications presented for any of the purposes described in R.S. 51:2011.

(11) "Personally identifiable information" means any of the following:

(a) First name or first initial in combination with last name.

(b) Credit or debit card numbers or other financial account numbers.

(c) A password or personal identification number required to access an identified financial account other than a password, personal identification number, or other identification number transmitted by an authorized user to the issuer of the account or its agent.

(d) Social Security number.

(e) Any of the following information in a form that personally identifies an authorized user:

(i) Account balances.

(ii) Overdraft history.

(iii) Payment history.

(iv) A history of Internet web sites visited.

(v) Home address.

(vi) Work address.

(vii) A record of a purchase or purchases.

(12) "Procure the copying" means to pay or provide other consideration to or induce another person to cause software to be copied onto a computer.

Acts 2006, No. 392, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:2182 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 2182
Availability, distribution, and posting of reports and records; requirement of full disclosure
Status: in_force

A. Each continuing care facility shall maintain as public information, available upon request, records of all reports pertaining to that facility that have been filed with or issued by any governmental agency. A copy of each report shall be retained in records for not less than five years from the date the report is filed or issued.

B. Any records, reports, or documents which by state or federal law or regulation are considered confidential may not be distributed or made available to comply with this Section unless and until the confidential status has expired.

C. Every continuing care facility shall display the certificate of registration in a conspicuous place inside the facility.

Acts 1987, No. 483, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1910 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 1910
Definitions
Status: in_force

For purposes of this Chapter the following definitions apply:

(1)(a) A "loan broker" is any person, firm, or corporation who, in return for any consideration from any person, promises to:

(i) Procure for such person, or assist such person in procuring a loan from any third party, or

(ii) Consider whether or not it will make a loan to such person.

(b) This Chapter shall not apply to:

(i) Any party designated and compensated by a Louisiana licensed insurance company as its agent to service loans it makes in this state;

(ii) Any attorney who arranges financing incidentally in the lawful practice of law in this state;

(iii) Any person licensed by the Louisiana Real Estate Commission who arranges financing in the normal course of representation of a client for the purchase, sale, lease, or rental of real estate;

(iv) Any financial institution chartered under Title 6 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, a national financial institution chartered under the laws of the United States, any bank, banking institution, savings and loan, or credit union licensed and regulated by the financial institution regulatory body of any state, or a financial institution chartered under the laws of another state, or the officers or employees of the aforesaid banking or financial institutions in the performance of their duties for such banking or financial institutions;

(v) A lender licensed pursuant to the Louisiana Consumer Credit Act or by the Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions; however, such exemption shall apply only to the brokering of consumer loans.

(vi) Any person, corporation, or association licensed by the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission;

(vii) Any approved lender, or its employees, under the rules and regulations of the Federal Housing Administration, the Veterans Administration, the Federal National Mortgage Association, or any similar federal agency;

(viii) Any person whose fee is wholly contingent on the successful procurement of a loan from a third party and to whom no fee is paid prior to such procurement; or

(ix) Any person arranging financing for the sale of his product.

(x) Any person licensed pursuant to the Residential Mortgage Lending Act who engages in residential mortgage lending activities as defined in Chapter 14 of Title 6 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950.

(xi) Any income tax preparer who is an authorized Internal Revenue Service e-file provider and whose only brokering activity is facilitating refund anticipation loans, as defined in R.S. 9:3572.2(B)(9).

(2) A "loan" is an agreement to advance money or property in return for the promise to make payments therefor, whether such agreement is styled as a loan, a lease, or otherwise.

Added by Acts 1982, No. 811, §1. Acts 1984, No. 465, §1; Acts 1986, No. 729, §2; Acts 2000, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 34, §3, eff. April 14, 2000; Acts 2003, No. 665, §3, eff. June 27, 2003.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1022 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 1022
Cooperative endeavors involving the state
Status: in_force

The governor, on behalf of the state, is authorized to enter into cooperative endeavor agreements with Arkansas and Mississippi for the public purpose of enhancing or maintaining the economic well-being of the delta region of the state. Such cooperative endeavor agreements may provide for the investment, pledge, use, or deposit of state funds and the guarantee by the state of certain financial obligations, or may otherwise obligate the state financially to achieve the goals set forth herein, subject to the appropriation of requisite funds, and only upon a showing of reasonable expectations that such obligation will result in economic development, creation of new jobs, the maintenance of existing jobs, and will combat poverty and high unemployment through economic development, or will achieve other economic goals that will equal or exceed the value of the obligations of the state required thereby.

Acts 1997, No. 125, §1; Acts 2002, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 43, §1, eff. April 18, 2002.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:2177 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 2177
Entrance fee escrow for new construction
Status: in_force

A. The department shall require, as a condition of registration for new construction, that the provider establish an escrow account with a bank, trust company, or savings and loan association located in this state and that any entrance fees received by the provider prior to the date the resident is permitted to occupy the living unit in the home be placed in that escrow account.

B. When funds are received from a resident or prospective resident, the provider shall deliver to the resident a written receipt. The receipt shall show the payor's name and address, the date, the price of the care agreement, and the amount of money paid. A copy of each receipt, together with the funds, shall be deposited with the escrow agent.

C. Checks, drafts, and money orders for deposit from prospective residents shall be made payable only to the escrow agent. At the request of an individual resident or a prospective resident of a facility, the escrow agent shall issue a statement indicating the status of the resident's portion of the escrow account.

D. All funds deposited in the escrow account shall remain the property of the resident until released to the provider in accordance with this Chapter. Such funds shall not be subject to any liens or charges by the escrow agent or judgments, garnishments, or creditor's claims against the provider or facility, except where required by the terms and conditions of an existing agreement for permanent financing in force on the effective date of this Chapter. At the request of either the provider or the department, the escrow agent shall issue a statement indicating the status of the escrow account.

E. Escrowed funds shall be released to the provider at the time the department certifies that:

(1) Aggregate entrance fees received or receivable by the provider pursuant to executed continuing care agreements plus anticipated proceeds of any first mortgage loan or other long term financing commitment plus funds from other sources in the actual possession of the provider are equal to not less than fifty percent of the aggregate cost of constructing or purchasing, equipping, and furnishing the home plus not less than fifty percent of the funds submitted by the provider as part of its application to be necessary to fund start up losses of the home.

(2) A commitment is received by the provider for any permanent mortgage loan or other long term financing described in the statement of anticipated source and application of funds submitted as part of the application for registration and any conditions of the commitment prior to disbursement of funds thereunder, other than completion of the construction or closing of the purchase of the home, have been substantially satisfied.

F. If the funds in an escrow account are not released within the time as provided by the continuing care agreement, then fees paid, less any escrow fees shall be returned by the escrow agent to the persons who made the payment to the provider. An entrance fee held in escrow may be returned by the escrow agent at any time to the person or persons who paid the fee to the provider upon receipt by the escrow agent of notice from the provider that the person is entitled to a refund of the entrance fee.

G. In lieu of any escrow which may be required by the department under this Section, a provider shall be entitled to post a letter of credit from a financial institution, negotiable securities, or a bond by a surety authorized to do business in this state and approved by the department in an amount not to exceed the amount required by R.S. 51:2177(E)(1). The bond, letter of credit, or negotiable securities shall be executed in favor of the department on behalf of individuals who may be found entitled to a refund of entrance fees from the provider.

Acts 1987, No. 483, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:2002 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 2002
Return electronic mail addresses; required disclosure
Status: in_force

Any sender of unsolicited commercial electronic mail advertisements either from Louisiana or to a Louisiana electronic mail address shall do all of the following:

(1) Maintain a functioning return electronic mail address to which a recipient may send a reply indicating the recipient's desire not to receive further commercial electronic mail advertisements from the sender at the electronic mail address at which the message was received.

(2) Maintain a functioning website at which a recipient may request his removal from the sender's mailing list.

(3) Clearly and conspicuously disclose in the commercial electronic mail advertisement all of the following:

(a) The recipient's right to decline to receive further unsolicited commercial electronic mail advertisements at the electronic mail address at which the message was received.

(b) The recipient's ability to decline to receive further unsolicited commercial electronic mail advertisements by sending a message to the sender's functioning return electronic mail address.

(c) The sender's functioning return electronic mail address.

(4) Include in the subject line of the commercial electronic mail advertisement "ADV:" as the first four characters.

(5) If the commercial electronic mail advertisement contains obscene material, include in the subject line of the commercial electronic mail advertisement "ADV:ADLT" as the first eight characters.

Acts 2003, No. 1275, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:483.1 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 483.1
Indemnification of dealers
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the terms of any dealer agreement, each agent shall indemnify and hold harmless a dealer against any judgment for damages, including but not limited to court costs and reasonable attorney fees of the dealer, arising out of complaints, claims or lawsuits, including but not limited to strict liability, negligence, misrepresentation, express or implied warranty, or rescission of sale, if the judgment arises out of an alleged defective or negligent manufacture, assembly, design, or modifications or alterations made by a dealer who is authorized by an agent to make such modification or alterations, parts, attachments, or accessories, or other functions by the agent, which are beyond the control of the dealer.

Acts 2015, No. 466, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:3145 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 3145
Consumer's right to cancel
Status: in_force

A home service contract shall require every provider to permit the service contract holder to return the home service contract within twenty days of the date the home service contract was mailed to the service contract holder or within ten days of delivery if the home service contract is delivered to the service contract holder at the time of sale or within a longer time period permitted under the home service contract. Upon return of the home service contract to the provider within the applicable time period, if no claim has been made under the home service contract prior to its return to the provider, the home service contract is void and the provider shall refund to the service contract holder, or credit the account of the service contract holder, with the full purchase price of the home service contract. The right to void the home service contract provided is not transferable and shall apply only to the original service contract holder and only if no claim has been made prior to its return to the provider. A ten percent penalty per month shall be added to a refund that is not paid or credited within forty-five days after return of the home service contract to the provider.

Acts 2015, No. 161, §§1, 3(A), eff. Jan. 11, 2016.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1006 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 1006
Supplementary agreements
Status: in_force

NOTE: ACTS 1979, NO. 576, §1, EFF. UPON APPROVAL BY NINE PARTY STATES AND CONGRESS:

A. To the extent that the board has not undertaken an activity or project which would be within its power under the provisions of R.S. 51:1005 of this compact, any two or more of the party states, acting by their duly constituted administrative officials, may enter into supplementary agreements for the undertaking and continuance of such an activity or project. Any such agreement shall specify its purpose or purposes; its duration and the procedure for termination thereof or withdrawal therefrom; the method of financing and allocating the costs of the activity or project; and such other matters as may be necessary or appropriate. No such supplementary agreement entered into pursuant to this Section shall become effective prior to its submission to an approval by the board. The board shall give such approval unless it finds that the supplementary agreement or the activity or project contemplated thereby is inconsistent with the provisions of this compact or a program or activity conducted by or participated in by the board.

B. Unless all of the party states participate in a supplementary agreement, any cost or costs thereof shall be borne separately by the states party thereto. However, the board may administer or otherwise assist in the operation of any supplementary agreement.

C. No party to a supplementary agreement entered into pursuant to this Section shall be relieved thereby of any obligation or duty assumed by said party state under or pursuant to this compact, except that timely and proper performance of such obligation or duty by means of the supplementary agreement may be offered as performance pursuant to the compact.

Acts 1979, No. 576, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1436 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 1436
Prescriptive period
Status: in_force

An action for misappropriation must be brought within three years after the misappropriation is discovered or by the exercise of reasonable diligence should have been discovered. For the purpose of this Section, a continuing misappropriation constitutes a single claim.

Added by Acts 1981, No. 462, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1783 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 1783
Definitions
Status: in_force

For purposes of this Chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings hereinafter ascribed to them, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

(1) "Block group" means a geographic area defined by the United States Bureau of the Census and identified as part of a census tract.

(2) "Board" means the State Board of Commerce and Industry, or its successor.

(3) "Department" means Louisiana Economic Development.

(4) "Economic development zone" means a geographic area with specific identifiable boundaries which is being developed for commercial or industrial purposes, is owned or operated by a political subdivision or other entity created pursuant to state law, and is designated to receive the benefits of this Chapter. This term may include an industrial park, business park, air park, research park, research and development park, downtown development district, former federal facility, port, or airport. The department shall establish further qualifications for economic development zones by rule adopted pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act.

(5) "Enterprise zone" means a block group which is economically distressed and in need of expansion of business and industry and the creation of jobs, as defined by the criteria in R.S. 51:1784(A), and designated to be eligible for the benefits of this Chapter.

(6) "Governing authority" means the governing body of a parish, municipality, or other political subdivision, and the office of sheriff in the case of a law enforcement district, within which a qualified block group lies.

(7) "Multifamily residential housing" means a minimum of ninety and a maximum of three hundred attached dwelling units providing complete independent living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation.

(8) "Multimodal transit center" means a public transit stop or exchange that includes not less than three modes of public transportation including bus, streetcar, rail, ferry, or water taxi.

(9) "Political subdivision" means a parish, municipality, or any other unit of local government including but not limited to a law enforcement or other special district authorized by law to perform governmental functions.

(10) "Rural enterprise zone" means an enterprise zone located in a parish having a population not in excess of seventy-five thousand persons.

(11) "Transit-oriented development" means a mixed-use development, consisting of at least fifty percent multifamily residential housing and at least twenty thousand square feet of commercial or retail facilities, on a single contiguous site, all or part of which is located within one-quarter mile of a multimodal transit center, with at least ten million dollars in capital expenditures for new construction or conversion of existing structures.

(12) "Urban enterprise zone" means an enterprise zone located in a parish having a population in excess of seventy-five thousand persons.

Added by Acts 1981, No. 901, §1. Acts 1992, No. 1024, §1, eff. July 1, 1993; H.C.R. No. 71, 1993 R.S.; Acts 1995, No. 581, §2, eff. June 18, 1995; Acts 2006, No. 844, §1, eff. July 5, 2006; Acts 2011, No. 359, §1, eff. June 29, 2011; Acts 2012, No. 45, §1; Acts 2013, No. 141, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:3264 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 3264
Online marketplace; disclosure requirements of sellers; exceptions
Status: in_force

A. An online marketplace shall require any high-volume third-party seller that has an aggregate total of twenty thousand dollars or more in annual gross revenues on the online marketplace to provide the contact information of the high-volume third-party seller, including but not limited to the following identifiable information:

(1) The full name of the high-volume third-party seller, which may include the high-volume third-party seller's name or company name, or the name by which the high-volume third-party seller or company operates on the online marketplace.

(2) The physical address of the high-volume third-party seller.

(3) Contact information for the high-volume third-party seller to allow for the direct, unhindered communication with the high-volume third-party seller by users of the online marketplace, including but not limited to any of the following:

(a) A current working phone number.

(b) A current working electronic mail address.

(c) Other means of direct electronic messaging, provided to the high-volume third-party seller by the online marketplace, provided this requirement shall not prevent an online marketplace from monitoring communications between high-volume third-party sellers and users of the online marketplace for fraud, abuse, or spam.

B. An online marketplace shall disclose the information required by Subsection A of this Section to consumers in a conspicuous manner in an order confirmation message or other document or communication made to the consumer after a purchase is finalized and in the consumer's account transaction history.

C. If the high-volume third-party seller uses a different seller to supply the consumer product to the consumer, upon purchase and upon the request of an authenticated purchaser, the seller who supplies the consumer product to the purchaser shall disclose the information required by Subsection A of this Section to the purchaser.

D.(1) Upon the request of a high-volume third-party seller, an online marketplace may provide a partial disclosure of the information required by Subsection A of this Section as follows:

(a) If the high-volume third-party seller demonstrates to the online marketplace that the seller does not have a business address and has only a residential street address, or has a combined business and residential address, the online marketplace may disclose only the country and, if applicable, the state where the high-volume third-party seller resides. The online marketplace may inform consumers that there is no business address available for the high-volume third-party seller and that consumer inquiries may be submitted to the high-volume third-party seller's phone, electronic mail address, or other electronic messaging provided to the seller by the online marketplace.

(b) If a high-volume third-party seller certifies to the online marketplace that the high-volume third-party seller is a business that has a physical address for product returns, the online marketplace may disclose the high-volume third-party seller's physical address for product returns.

(c) If a high-volume third-party seller certifies to the online marketplace that the high-volume third-party seller does not have a phone number other than a personal phone number, the online marketplace shall inform consumers that there is no phone number available for the seller and that consumer inquiries should be submitted to the seller's electronic mail address or other means of electronic messaging provided to the seller by the online marketplace.

(2) If an online marketplace becomes aware that a high-volume third-party seller has made a false representation to the online marketplace in order to justify partial disclosure of information required pursuant to this Section or that a high-volume third-party seller who has requested and has received a provision for a partial disclosure has not provided responsive answers within a reasonable time to consumer inquiries submitted to the high-volume third-party seller's contact information, the online marketplace shall, after providing the seller with written or electronic notice and an opportunity to respond not later than ten days after the issuance of such notice, suspend any future sales of the seller unless the seller consents to the disclosure of the identity information required pursuant to this Chapter.

E. An online marketplace shall disclose to consumers in a clear and conspicuous manner on the product listing of any high-volume third-party seller a reporting mechanism that allows for electronic and telephonic reporting of suspicious marketplace activity to the online marketplace.

Acts 2022, No. 316, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2023.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1790 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 1790
Management
Status: in_force

The governing authority of an enterprise zone or economic development zone may contract with a community organization or a volunteer or non-profit charitable organization to provide management services for the zone.

Added by Acts 1982, No. 120, §1. Acts 1995, No. 581, §2, eff. June 18, 1995.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:2374 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 2374
Loan loss reserve fund
Status: in_force

The corporation shall maintain a loan loss reserve fund.

Acts 1992, No. 1092, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:2454 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 2454
Rebate approval
Status: in_force

A. The state Board of Commerce and Industry, or its successor, after consultation with the secretaries of Louisiana Works and the Department of Revenue, with the approval of the governor, may enter into a contract with an employer complying with the provisions of this Chapter for a period of up to five years. A contract with an employer shall be limited to a single physical location, and the benefits the employer shall receive shall be based solely upon the operations at that location. An employer may have more than one contract covering multiple locations; however, eligibility of each location shall be determined separately, with the exception that, in determining new direct jobs, the department shall certify that the employer has a net overall increase in employment statewide for each new direct job.

B. A contract may be renewed under any of the following circumstances:

(1) A five-year renewal may be authorized if:

(a) The applicant has complied with all the terms of the contract and has not performed any act, nor failed to perform any act, which would have made the applicant liable for suspension, and has complied with the provisions of this Chapter; and

(b) The statutory minimum hourly wage for the new direct jobs subject to each benefit rate required when the contract was entered into has increased by an amount which is no less than the greater of either of the following:

(i) The percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index published by the United States Department of Labor for the five years of the initial term of the contract, compounded.

(ii) Two percent for the five years of the initial term of the contract, compounded.

(2) If the applicant is a franchise of the National Basketball Association and is a party to an unexpired contract, the existing contract may be renewed or extended for a term commensurate with the term of not more than ten years.

(a) The incentive offered in a contract which is renewed or extended pursuant to the provisions of this Paragraph shall be limited to the payroll-based rebate which is provided in R.S. 51:2455 and, notwithstanding any other provision of this Chapter to the contrary, including R.S. 51:2456(B), no other incentive payment of any type shall be available under such contract.

(b) For any contract renewed or extended pursuant to the provisions of this Paragraph, the secretary of Louisiana Economic Development shall report to the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget regarding the actual number of jobs for which the franchise received payment under the contract. The report shall be made within six months of the end date of a contract executed pursuant to the provisions of this Paragraph, and no such contract shall be renewed without the report having been provided to the committee. The report shall contain a comparison of the number of new direct jobs reported at the beginning of the contract with the number of new direct jobs reported six months prior to the end date of the contract.

C.(1) No contract shall be executed under this Chapter with an employer who has defaulted on or otherwise not repaid any loan or other obligation involving public funds nor with any employer who has ever declared bankruptcy under which an obligation of the employer to pay or repay public fund or monies was discharged as part of such bankruptcy.

(2) No contract shall be executed under this Chapter with any employer who is in default on any filing or payment with or to the state or any of its agencies or political subdivisions and in which an assessment or judgement that is final and nonappealable has been rendered, and remains outstanding, in favor of the state, or any of its agencies, or political subdivisions.

(3) Violation of the provisions of this Subsection shall void the contract and any rebates paid to the employer prior to the date of discovery of such violation shall be added to the income tax liability of the employer for the taxable year in which the discovery occurred, with interest from the date of violation, and the employer shall receive no further rebates pursuant to this Chapter.

(4) Every contract executed pursuant to this Chapter shall include a requirement that if the employer receives a rebate under this Chapter and an assessment or judgment that is final and nonappealable has been rendered against the employer in favor of the state or any of its agencies or political subdivisions, then the contract shall be suspended pending satisfaction of the assessment or judgment and no rebate shall accrue to the employer under the contract during the period of suspension.

D. Every contract executed pursuant to this Chapter shall include the following requirements:

(1) If the employer receives a rebate under this Chapter and it is subsequently determined that the employer did not qualify for such rebate, the future rebates issued to the employer shall be reduced by the amount of such rebate monies previously received by the employer.

(2) If there are no future rebates from which to deduct the amount owed back to the state, the tax liability of the employer for the taxable period in which the determination was made shall be increased by the amount of such rebate monies previously received by the employer.

(3) The secretary of the Department of Revenue may recover any rebates previously granted to an employer but which rebates are disallowed as authorized by R.S. 47:1561.2. The contract shall provide that the employer shall waive prescription for the purposes of recovering any disallowed rebates.

Acts 1995, No. 1238, §1, eff. July 1, 1995; Acts 2000, No. 46, §2, eff. June 28, 2000; Acts 2002, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 153, §1, eff. May 1, 2002; Acts 2004, No. 699, §§4, 5; Acts 2004, No. 899, §§1, 2; Acts 2007, No. 387, §1, eff. July 10, 2007; Acts 2008, No. 743, §7, eff. July 1, 2008; Acts 2012, No. 219, §1, eff. May 22, 2012.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:2247.1 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 2247.1
Breastfeeding; discriminatory practices prohibited
Status: in_force

A. Legislative findings and declarations.

(1) The Legislature of Louisiana hereby finds that the surgeon general of the United States recommends that babies from birth to one year of age be breastfed, unless medically contraindicated, in order for the babies to attain an optimal healthy start in life, but that despite that recommendation, statistics reveal a declining percentage of mothers who are now choosing to breastfeed their babies, and nearly half of all new mothers are choosing formula over breastfeeding before they even leave the hospital.

(2) The legislature further finds that breast milk provides better nutrition and more immunity to disease, is easier for babies to digest, and may raise a baby's intelligence quotient, but that the social constraints of modern society work against the choice of breastfeeding and lead new mothers with demanding time schedules to opt for formula feeding for reasons such as embarrassment and the fear of social ostracism or criminal prosecution.

(3) The legislature does hereby declare that the promotion of family values and infant health demands that our society put an end to the vicious cycle of embarrassment and ignorance that constricts women and men alike on the subject of breastfeeding, and that in a genuine effort to promote family values, our society should encourage public acceptance of this most basic act of nurture between mother and baby and should take appropriate steps to ensure that no mother is made to feel incriminated or socially ostracized for breastfeeding her baby.

B. Right to breastfeed. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, a mother may breastfeed her baby in any place of public accommodation, resort, or amusement.

C. "Discriminatory practice in connection with public accommodations" to include a discriminatory practice against a mother breastfeeding her baby. Any direct or indirect act or practice of exclusion, distinction, restriction, segregation, limitation, refusal, denial, or any other act or practice of differentiation or preference in the treatment of a mother breastfeeding her baby shall be a "discriminatory practice in connection with public accommodations" for the purposes of this Chapter.

D. Breastfeeding; discriminatory practices prohibited. It is a discriminatory practice in connection with public accommodations for a person to deny an individual the full and equal enjoyment of the goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, and accommodations of a place of public accommodation, resort, or amusement, as defined in this Chapter, on the grounds that the individual is a mother breastfeeding her baby. This discriminatory practice in connection with public accommodations is prohibited.

E. Breastfeeding not a violation of law. A mother breastfeeding her baby in any location, public or private, where the mother is otherwise authorized to be, shall not be deemed to be in violation of R.S. 14:106 or of any other provision of law.

Acts 2001, No. 576, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1935 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 1935
Investment in approved funds
Status: in_force

A.(1) On or before December 31, 1998, any certified Louisiana capital company that will have capital certified pursuant to R.S. 51:1931 and which qualifies for credits pursuant to R.S. 22:832(E) shall enter into an agreement with the secretary wherein the certified Louisiana capital company invests a specified amount, not to exceed five percent as determined by the secretary, of all certified capital investment pools for which insurance premium tax credits were granted and that have not been decertified into:

(a) One or more capital management funds as approved by the secretary whose primary investment objectives include pre-seed, seed, and early stage business ventures, and whose investment in any such business and its affiliates is limited to one million dollars or less.

(b) Any certified Louisiana capital company whose primary investment objectives include investing in certified disadvantaged businesses, business ventures operating in economically distressed areas, or Louisiana businesses and affiliates in an amount not exceeding one million dollars.

(2) Beginning on January 1, 2000, the secretary shall annually determine the amount of additional investment required to be invested by each certified Louisiana capital company. Such amount required to be invested by each certified Louisiana capital company shall not exceed ten percent of all capital certified in the previous calendar year that are eligible for credits pursuant to R.S. 22:832(E) from insurance tax credit investors.

(3) Any investment made pursuant to this Section by a certified Louisiana capital company shall be considered a qualified Louisiana investment.

B. The department may promulgate rules and regulations in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to provide for the governance, administration, and operation of any such capital management fund, including a requirement that any approved capital management fund be managed by a qualified individual and a requirement that each certified Louisiana capital company be eligible for equal representation on any body formed for the governance of the management fund.

C. The requirements of this Section shall not apply to any investment pool certified after January 1, 2002.

Acts 1998, No. 70, §2, eff. Oct. 1, 1998; Acts 2002, No. 84, §2, eff. June 25, 2002; Acts 2008, No. 415, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:911.40 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 911.40
Severability
Status: in_force

If any provision or item of this Part or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this Part that can be given effect without the invalid provision, item or application and to this end the provisions of this Part are hereby declared severable.

Acts 1974, No. 281, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1901.2 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 1901.2
Commercial co-venturers
Status: in_force

A. Prior to the commencement of any charitable sales promotion in this state conducted by a commercial co-venturer on behalf of a charitable organization, the commercial co-venturer shall obtain the written consent of the charitable organization whose name will be used during the charitable sales promotion.

B. In conducting a charitable sales promotion, if the actual dollar amount or percentage per unit of goods or services purchased or used that will benefit the charitable organization or charitable purpose has been determined, the commercial co-venturer shall disclose the amount or percentage in each advertisement for the charitable sales promotion. If the actual dollar amount or percentage per unit of goods or services purchased or used that will benefit the charitable organization or charitable purpose cannot be reasonably determined prior to the beginning of the charitable sales promotion, the commercial co-venturer shall disclose an estimated amount or percentage in each advertisement for the charitable sales promotion. The estimate shall be reasonable and shall be based on all the relevant facts known to the commercial co-venturer and the charitable organization.

C. A commercial co-venturer shall keep a final accounting for each charitable sales promotion that it conducts for a period of three years following the completion of the charitable sales promotion. A commercial co-venturer shall provide a final accounting for each charitable sales promotion that it conducts to the charitable organization on whose behalf the charitable sales promotion was conducted not later than ten days after the charitable organization requests it. A commercial co-venturer shall provide to the department a copy of the final accounting for each charitable sales promotion that it conducts not later than ten days after the department requests it.

D. To the extent necessary to protect the public from fraudulent or deceptive advertising, the department may adopt rules requiring commercial co-venturers to disclose in advertisements for a charitable sales promotion the actual or estimated amount or percentage of goods or services purchased that will benefit the charitable organization, sponsor, or charitable purpose or sponsor purpose, and to disclose the specific name of the recipient charity.

Acts 1997, No. 228, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:776 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 776
Severability
Status: in_force

If any provision of this Part is held invalid, or if its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application.

Acts 2022, No. 712, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1943 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 1943
Express warranties; time limit to conform
Status: in_force

A.(1) It shall be presumed that a reasonable number of attempts have been undertaken to conform a motor vehicle to the applicable express warranties if the vehicle is out of service by reason of repair for a cumulative total of forty-five or more calendar days or the same nonconformity has been subject to repair four or more times by the manufacturer, its agent, or its authorized dealer within the warranty term or during a period of one year following the date of the original delivery of the motor vehicle to the consumer, whichever is the earlier date.

(2) If a manufacturer fails to respond to the consumer or to perform the repairs within the time periods described in this Subsection, such manufacturer shall be considered to have waived his rights to a final attempt to cure the nonconformity.

B. The term of an express warranty shall be extended by any period of time during which repair services are not available to the consumer because of war, invasion, strike, fire, flood, or natural disaster.

C. The provisions in Subsection A of this Section shall be suspended for any period of time during which repair services cannot be performed by the manufacturer, its agents, or authorized dealer because of war, invasion, strike, fire, flood, or natural disaster.

Acts 1984, No. 228, §1; Acts 1999, No. 933, §1; Acts 2008, No. 701, §1; Acts 2021, No. 220, §2.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1929 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 1929
Rules and regulations
Status: in_force

The secretary or the commissioner may make and promulgate rules and regulations as necessary to carry out the provisions of this Chapter, including but not limited to the following:

(1) Providing for definitions.

(2) Establishing licensure requirements.

(3) Providing for certification and decertification of licensees.

(4) Addressing issues regarding premium tax reductions and income tax credits.

(5) Establishing fees and assessments.

(6) Establishing dates by which reports shall be filed with the commissioner.

(7) Providing for administrative and enforcement actions.

Acts 1989, No. 496, §1; Acts 1996, No. 21, §2, eff. June 27, 1996; Acts 2001, No. 1122, §1, eff. July 1, 2001.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:462.2 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 462.2
Injunctive relief; damages
Status: in_force

Any person who suffers injury or damage as the result of a violation of the provisions of this Subpart may bring an action in a court of competent jurisdiction for an injunction prohibiting such violations. In addition, the injured person shall be entitled to actual damages incurred as a result of such violation, reasonable attorney's fees, and costs.

Acts 1985, No. 932, §1, eff. July 23, 1985.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:212 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 212
Registrability
Status: in_force

A name or mark by which the name, goods, or services of any applicant for registration may be distinguished from the name, goods, or services of others shall not be registered if it:

(1) Consists of or comprises immoral, deceptive or scandalous matter.

(2) Consists of or comprises matter which may disparage or falsely suggest a connection with persons, living or dead, educational institutions, institutions, beliefs, or national symbols, or bring them into contempt, or disrepute.

(3) Consists of or comprises the flag or coat of arms or other insignia, symbol, seal, emblem, or logo of the United States, or of this state, or of any local governmental subdivision of this state, or of any state or governmental subdivision thereof, or educational institution, or of any foreign nation, or any simulation thereof.

(4) Consists of or comprises the name, signature or portrait of any living individual, except with his written consent.

(5)(a) Consists of a mark which contains any of the following characteristics:

(i) When applied to the goods or services of the applicant, is merely descriptive or deceptively misdescriptive of them.

(ii) When applied to the goods or services of the applicant, is primarily geographically descriptive or deceptively misdescriptive of them.

(iii) Is primarily merely a surname.

(b) Nothing in this Paragraph shall prevent the registration of a mark used in this state by the applicant which has become distinctive of the applicant's goods or services. The secretary of state may accept as evidence that the mark has become distinctive, as applied to the applicant's goods or services, proof of continuous use thereof as a mark by the applicant in this state or elsewhere for the five years next preceding the date of the filing of the application for registration.

(6) Consists of or comprises a mark which so resembles a mark registered in this state or a mark or trade name previously used in this state by another and not abandoned, as to be likely, when applied to the goods or services of the applicant, to cause confusion or mistake or to deceive.

(7) Consists of matter or words which deceptively or falsely suggest a charitable or nonprofit nature to an organization which is in fact a profit-making organization.

(8) Consists of a matter or words that imply an affiliation with an administrative agency of this state, or any of its political subdivisions, or of the United States.

Acts 1954, No. 235, §2. Amended by Acts 1968, No. 475, §1; Acts 1978, No. 181, §2; Acts 1979, No. 762, §2; Acts 1997, No. 833, §2, eff. July 10, 1997; Acts 2018, No. 560, §5, eff. May 28, 2018; Acts 2022, No. 193, §5.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1023 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 1023
Finances
Status: in_force

The governor is authorized, on behalf of the state, to apply for and receive and accept from any federal agency, the state, and/or the political subdivisions of the state or from any source, public or private, grants, loans, or advances for or in the aid of an economic development cooperative endeavor project or projects of the Tri-State Delta Economic Alliance, including applications for empowerment zones, enterprise communities, and Funds for Rural America projects, and to give such security as may be required and to enter into and carry out contract agreements in connection therewith.

Acts 1997, No. 125, §1; Acts 2002, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 43, §1, eff. April 18, 2002.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:764 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 764
Exemptions
Status: in_force

Nothing in this Part shall apply to:

(1) What is commonly known as a rubber boot or shoe, or to the use of a rubber heel on a boot or shoe; or

(2) The use of steel, wood or other substance as an inside filler in the shank of a boot or shoe; or

(3) The use of cork or cement between the soles of a boot or shoe; or

(4) A retail dealer who unknowingly sells shoes which although properly stamped are in violation of this Part.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:652 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 652
Proper naming; certification on shipping cases; time for selling; exceptions; sale and storage in homes prohibited
Status: in_force

A. No permissible articles of consumer fireworks enumerated in R.S. 51:651 shall be sold, offered for sale, or used in the state of Louisiana, unless such fireworks are properly named to conform to the nomenclature of R.S. 51:651 and certified on all shipping cases and by imprinting on the article or retail container "United States Department of Transportation UN0336, 1.4G, 1.4S, or consumer fireworks". Such imprint shall be of sufficient size and so positioned as to be readily recognized by law enforcement authorities and the general public.

B. Permissible items of fireworks, enumerated in R.S. 51:651, may be sold at retail only from noon June sixteenth through midnight July fifth and noon December fifteenth through midnight January first of each calendar year.

C. Fireworks shall not be sold or stored for future sale at any inhabited dwelling, house, apartment, or other structure used in whole or in part as a home or place of abode by any person or persons.

Acts 1958, No. 63, §§2, 3; Amended by Acts 1981, No. 928, §1; Acts 1987, No. 401, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1988; Acts 2001, No. 667, §1, eff. June 25, 2001; Acts 2015, No. 67, §1; Acts 2018, No. 211, §1, eff. May 15, 2018.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:487 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 487
Supplementary nature of provisions
Status: in_force

The provisions of R.S. 51:484 through 486 shall supplement any contract, as defined in R.S. 51:481, and the dealer may elect to pursue either his contract remedy or the remedy provided under this Part as to the engines, equipment, implements, machinery, attachments, or repair parts affected by the contract remedy. Notwithstanding anything contained herein, the right of the agent to deduct from the amount paid to the dealer or credited to his account any discount incident to the dealer's purchase of goods shall not be affected. Further, any repurchase under this Part shall not be subject to the provisions of the bulk sales law. After termination or cancellation, any debts remaining from a retail sale or lease contract shall not be reduced nor shall a dealer reserve account be debited by an agent or financial institution without prior approval of the dealer or his heirs. A former dealer or his heirs shall be given quarterly status reports on any remaining outstanding contracts. As the contracts are reduced any reserve account funds shall be returned to the dealer or his heirs in direct proportion to the liabilities outstanding.

Acts 1991, No. 627, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:912.10 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 912.10
Exclusiveness
Status: in_force

This Part provides the exclusive remedies, warranties, and peremptive periods as between the builders and owner relative to the construction of homes as defined in this Part, and no other provisions of law relative to warranties and redhibitory vices and defects shall apply. Nothing herein shall be construed as affecting or limiting any warranty of title to land or improvements.

Acts 2012, No. 112, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1560 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 1560
Fraud rendering contract void
Status: in_force

Any contract for dance studio lessons and other services entered into in reliance upon any willful and false, fraudulent, or misleading information, representation, notice, or advertisement of the seller shall be void and unenforceable.

Added by Acts 1979, No. 533, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1107 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 1107
Lending power; limitation
Status: in_force

No corporation organized under the provisions of this Chapter shall lend money to any person engaged in the business of lending money to any other person for profit.

Acts 1962, No. 434, §7.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:2765 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 2765
Nonconformity disclosure requirement
Status: in_force

No assistive device returned by a consumer or assistive device lessor in this state or any other state may be sold or leased again in this state unless full disclosure of the reason for return is made to any prospective buyer or lessee.

Acts 1993, No. 907, §1, eff. June 23, 1993.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1146 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 1146
Private sponsor
Status: in_force

The department shall endeavor to locate a private sector sponsor or group of sponsors to assume administration of the Venture Capital Network.

Acts 1987, No. 449, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:701 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 701
Short title
Status: in_force

This Part X of Chapter 2 of Title 51 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 shall be known and may be cited as the "Louisiana Securities Law".

Acts 1985, No. 722, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:139 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 139
Forfeitures; corporate charter; foreign corporation's right to do business; property unlawfully used
Status: in_force

A. In the interest of the public welfare, on the petition of the state of Louisiana through the attorney general, the district courts shall have authority under this Part, in a proper case, to order the forfeiture of the charter of a domestic corporation and its liquidation in accordance with existing laws for violations resulting in a judgment.

B. In a like proceeding brought by the state of Louisiana through the attorney general involving a foreign corporation, such courts may order the ouster from the state of a foreign corporation, and the liquidation of its affairs within the state through a liquidating receiver, named in the judgments, under bond as the court may fix, and the sale, under the orders of the court, of any property utilized in any business declared to have been carried on unlawfully.

Amended by Acts 1975, No. 366, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:2612 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 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
Status: in_force

A. In conducting an investigation, the section or its duly authorized employees shall have access at all reasonable times to premises, records, documents, individuals, and other evidence or possible sources of evidence and may examine, record, and copy such materials and take and record the testimony or statements of such persons as are reasonably necessary for the furtherance of the investigation. The section may issue interrogatories to a respondent to the same extent and subject to the same limitations as would apply if the interrogatories were issued or served in aid of a civil action in the state district courts for the district in which the investigation is taking place.

B. The section, on its own initiative, or on application of any party to the proceeding, may issue subpoenas compelling the attendance and testimony of witnesses or requiring the production of documents for examination or copying. Within five days after the service of a subpoena on any person, the person may petition the section to revoke, limit, or modify the subpoena. The section shall revoke, limit, or modify the subpoena if in its opinion the evidence required does not relate to unlawful practices covered by this Chapter, is not relevant to the complaint which is the subject matter of the investigation, does not describe with sufficient particularity the evidence that is subpoenaed, is unduly burdensome or oppressive, or for other good reason. Any member of the section or any agent designated by the section may administer oaths or affirmations, examine witnesses, and receive the evidence.

C. Witnesses summoned by subpoena of the section shall be entitled to the same witness and mileage fees as are witnesses in proceedings in state district courts. Fees payable to a witness summoned by a subpoena issued at the request of a party shall be paid by that party.

D. In case of contumacy or refusal to obey a subpoena, the section or other person at whose request it was issued may petition for its enforcement in the state district court for the district in which the person to whom the subpoena was addressed resides, was served, or transacts business.

E. Any person appearing before the section may be represented by counsel.

F. The district court, on application by the section or by the person subpoenaed, has jurisdiction to issue an order revoking, limiting, or modifying the subpoena or conditioning issuance of the subpoena on payment of costs or expenses incurred to comply with the subpoena, if in the court's opinion the evidence required does not relate to unlawful practices covered by this Chapter, is not relevant to the complaint which is the subject matter of the investigation, does not describe with sufficient particularity the evidence that is subpoenaed, is unduly burdensome or oppressive, or for other good reason.

G. Complaints, orders, and other process and papers of the section or the agent of the section may be served either personally or by certified mail or by commercial courier as defined in R.S. 13:3204(D), when the person to be served is located outside of this state. The verified return by the individual serving the complaints, orders, process, or papers, setting forth the manner of the service, is proof of service. The return post office receipt, if certified and mailed as provided in this Subsection, is proof of service.

Acts 1991, No. 527, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 1992, No. 569, §1; Acts 1999, No. 395, §6.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1741.2 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 1741.2
Short title
Status: in_force

This Chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Caller ID Anti- Spoofing Act".

Acts 2009, No. 105, §1; Acts 2018, No. 652, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:935 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 935
Information clearinghouse
Status: in_force

The department shall serve as the information clearinghouse in Louisiana for all data related to economic development, economic modeling, and strategic economic development planning.

Acts 1995, No. 482, §1; Acts 2003, No. 183, §8; Acts 2010, No. 1034, §2.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:303 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 303
Violation; penalty
Status: in_force

No person shall fail or refuse to pay any legal holder of any such checks, punchouts, tickets, tokens, or other devices as described in R.S. 51:301, issued by them in payment of labor, the full face value in current money of the United States, on their regular pay day when demanded by the legal holder.

Whoever violates this Section shall be fined not less than fifty dollars nor more than five hundred dollars, or imprisoned for not more than ninety days.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:423 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 423
Violation; penalty; prima facie evidence; revocation of license or permit
Status: in_force

A.(1) No retailer or wholesaler shall advertise, offer to sell, or sell at retail any item of merchandise at less than cost to the retailer or less than cost to the wholesaler respectively.

(2) No retail or wholesale seller of groceries that issues identification, customer discount, membership, or other similar cards shall sell or otherwise transfer or make available to any person for any purpose, other than law enforcement agents for official law enforcement purposes pursuant to a subpoena or court order or agents of the seller for its purposes directly related to the use of such cards, any information obtained or derived from the issuance or use of such cards.

B. Whoever violates this Subpart shall be fined not less than five hundred dollars nor more than one thousand dollars for each offense and each offense shall constitute a separate violation. Proof of any advertising, offer to sell, or sale by any retailer or wholesaler in contravention of the policy of this Subpart shall be prima facie evidence of a violation.

C. In addition, the collector of revenue may suspend or revoke any existing license or permit granted to any wholesale or retail dealer after notice and opportunity to be heard and in conformity with the rules and regulations made by the collector of revenue to carry out the provisions of this Subpart.

Acts 1999, No. 548, §1; Acts 2001, No. 1217, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:3262 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 3262
Collection and verification of information by online marketplace
Status: in_force

A.(1) An online marketplace shall require that any high-volume third-party seller on the online marketplace's platform provide the online marketplace with all of the following information not later than ten days after qualifying as a high-volume third-party seller on the platform:

(a) The bank account number of the high-volume third-party seller or, if the high-volume third-party seller does not have a bank account, the name of the payee for payments issued by the online marketplace to the high-volume third-party seller. The high-volume third-party seller shall provide the bank account or payee information directly to the online marketplace or to a third party contracted by the online marketplace to maintain such information, provided that the online marketplace is able to obtain the information on demand from the other third party.

(b) The high-volume third-party seller's contact information, including but not limited to the following information:

(i) If the high-volume third-party seller is an individual, the individual's name.

(ii) If the high-volume third-party seller is not an individual, either a copy of a valid government-issued identification for an individual acting on behalf of a high-volume third-party seller or a copy of a valid government-issued record or tax document that includes the business name and physical address of the high-volume third-party seller.

(c) A business tax identification number of the high-volume third-party seller or, if the high-volume third-party seller does not have a business tax identification number, a taxpayer identification number.

(d) A current working phone number and electronic mail address for the high-volume third-party seller.

(2)(a) Periodically, but not less than annually, an online marketplace shall notify each high-volume third-party seller on the online marketplace's platform of the requirement to update information collected pursuant to this Section.

(b) An online marketplace shall require any high-volume third-party seller to electronically certify whether the high-volume third-party seller has submitted updated information not later than ten days after receiving an annual notice.

(c) If the high-volume third-party seller does not provide the information or certification required by this Subsection, the online marketplace shall, after providing the high-volume third-party seller with written or electronic notice and an opportunity to provide the information or certification within ten days after issuance of the notice, suspend the sales activity of the high-volume third-party seller until the certification is completed by the high-volume third-party seller.

B.(1) Except as provided in Paragraph (2) of this Subsection, an online marketplace shall verify the information and any changes to the information collected pursuant to this Section within ten days after collecting the data.

(2) If a high-volume third-party seller provides a copy of a valid government-issued tax document, any information contained in the document shall be presumed to be verified as of the date of issuance of the document.

Acts 2022, No. 316, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2023.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:485 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 485
Resale of repair parts
Status: in_force

A. Upon cancellation or discontinuance of a contract as described in R.S. 51:481(A) by the agent or dealer, the agent shall pay to the dealer, or credit to his account if he has outstanding any sums owing to the agent, a sum equal to one hundred percent of the current net prices on repair parts previously purchased from him by the dealer and held by the dealer on the date of the cancellation or discontinuance of the contract or thereafter received by the retailer from the wholesaler, manufacturer or distributor. This right of resale shall extend to superseded parts listed in current price lists or catalogs in use by the agent on the date of cancellation or discontinuance of the contract. Nothing in this Section shall prohibit the dealer from electing to keep such repair parts and superseded parts if he has the contractual right to do so. The agent shall buy back all specialized equipment that the agent required the dealer to purchase at fifty percent of the original price the dealer paid.

B. The repurchase of a repair part shall not be required when the dealer has failed to return the part to the agent after being offered a reasonable opportunity to do so; provided the annual return program of the agent shall not be considered such reasonable opportunity to return within the meaning of this Section. Neither shall the agent be required to repurchase repair parts which have a limited storage life or which are otherwise subject to deterioration, such as rubber items, gaskets, single repair parts priced as a set of two or more items, and repair parts which because of their condition are not resellable as new parts. The dealer shall not be entitled to payment or credit for parts, equipment, implements, machinery, or attachments until the dealer furnishes evidence satisfactory to the company that such products are free and clear of all claims, liens, and encumbrances.

Acts 1991, No. 627, §1; Acts 1992, No. 372, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:220 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 220
Classification of trademarks and service marks
Status: in_force

The following general classes of goods and services are established for convenience of administration of this Subpart, but not to limit or extend the applicant's or registrant's rights, and a single application for registration of a trademark or service mark may include any or all goods upon which, or services with which, the mark is actually being used comprised in a single class, but in no event shall a single application include goods or services upon which the mark is being used that fall within different classes of goods or services. This Section shall not apply to trade names. The said classes are as follows:

A. Goods:

(1) Chemicals

(2) Paints

(3) Cosmetics and cleaning preparations

(4) Lubricants and fuels

(5) Pharmaceuticals

(6) Metal goods

(7) Machinery

(8) Hand tools

(9) Electrical and scientific apparatus

(10) Medical apparatus

(11) Environmental control apparatus

(12) Vehicles

(13) Firearms

(14) Jewelry

(15) Musical instruments

(16) Paper goods and printed matter

(17) Rubber goods

(18) Leather goods

(19) Non-metallic building materials

(20) Furniture and articles not otherwise classified

(21) Housewares and glass

(22) Cordage and fibers

(23) Yarns and threads

(24) Fabrics

(25) Clothing

(26) Fancy goods

(27) Floor coverings

(28) Toys and sporting goods

(29) Meats and processed foods

(30) Staple foods

(31) Natural agricultural products

(32) Light beverages

(33) Wines and spirits

(34) Smokers' articles

(35) Miscellaneous

B. Services:

(1) Advertising and business

(2) Insurance and financial

(3) Construction and repair

(4) Communication

(5) Transportation and storage

(6) Material treatment

(7) Education and entertainment

(8) Miscellaneous

Added by Acts 1954, No. 235, §2. Amended by Acts 1968, No. 475, §1; Acts 1983, No. 87, §1; Acts 1991, No. 746, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:2263 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 2263
Subpoenas; issuance; enforcement
Status: in_force

A. Upon written application to the commission, a party to a proceeding is entitled as of right to the issuance of subpoenas in the name of the commission by an individual designated pursuant to its rules requiring attendance and the giving of testimony and the production of documents. A subpoena so issued shall show on its face the name and address of the party at whose request the subpoena was issued. On petition of the individual to whom the subpoena is directed and notice to the requesting party, the commission or an individual designated pursuant to its rules may vacate or modify the subpoena.

B. Depositions of witnesses may be taken as prescribed by the Code of Civil Procedure.

C. If a person fails to comply with a subpoena, the district court for the parish in which the person is found, resides, or has his principal place of business, upon application of the commission or the party requesting the subpoena, may issue an order requiring compliance. In any proceeding brought under this Section, the court may modify or set aside the subpoena.

Acts 1988, No. 886, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:132 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 132
Judgment; use as evidence; suspension of prescription
Status: in_force

A final judgment rendered in any criminal prosecution or civil suit brought by or on behalf of the United States under its antitrust laws or by or on behalf of this state under this Part to the effect that a defendant has violated these laws, shall be prima facie evidence against such defendant in any civil proceeding brought by any other party under these laws as to all matters respecting which the judgment would be res judicata between the parties to the suit or prosecution. This Section does not apply to consent judgments. Whenever any proceeding, civil or criminal, is instituted by the United States, or by this state, to restrain or punish violations of its antitrust laws, the running of prescription of a private right of action arising under these laws and based in whole or in part on any matter complained of in the proceeding shall be suspended during the pendency of the proceeding.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:66 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 66
Port of New Orleans; limitation in use of buildings or enclosures
Status: in_force

No structure, building, or enclosure belonging to, or leased, maintained, or operated by the Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans or others in the foreign trade zone in the Port of New Orleans shall be used for the storing of domestic merchandise or commodities, unless these domestic merchandise or commodities are to be mixed or commingled with merchandise or commodities which are either imported into this country or exported to a foreign country.

However, nothing in this Section shall prohibit domestic merchandise or commodities from being admitted to such foreign trade zone for the purpose of being repacked, sorted, graded, cleaned, scoured, or otherwise processed.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:952 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 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
Status: in_force

A.(1) The provisions of this Section shall apply to all entities that own, lease, and/or operate new or expanded electric generation facilities that commence operation in the state on or after January 1, 2003, if the new or expanded electric generation facilities use or consume groundwater of the state in the process of producing electricity for sale into the wholesale electricity market.

(2) The provisions of this Section shall not apply to municipally owned or operated electric generation facilities, electric generation facilities subject to the jurisdiction of the Louisiana Public Service Commission, qualifying cogeneration and small power production facilities as defined in the Public Utilities Regulatory Act of 1978 (PURPA), or electric generation facilities that produce electricity exclusively for use at the site of generation and/or for sale to a Louisiana electric public facility.

B.(1)(a) All new or expanded electric generation facilities provided for in Subsection A of this Section shall, at least one hundred eighty days prior to the start of commercial operation of such facilities, provide notice to the secretary of Louisiana Economic Development, the executive secretary of the Louisiana Public Service Commission, and the Groundwater Management Commission of the expected date for commencing such operation and contact information for electric power sales from the generation facilities. Such notice shall be designed to inform Louisiana-based wholesale power buyers of the generator's intent to sell power.

(b) Louisiana Economic Development and the Louisiana Public Service Commission shall post such information on each agency's official website and/or publish such information in each agency's official publication.

(2) After the initial operation of such facility, its management shall provide semiannual notification to such department and commissions, if less than twenty-five percent of the power sales in megawatt hours from the facility during the previous six months were made to in-state purchasers.

Acts 2001, No. 1040, §1, eff. June 27, 2001.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:422.1 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 422.1
Unfair sales of motor fuel; impairment of competition; exemptions; records to support exemptions
Status: in_force

A. The provisions of this Section shall govern retail sales of motor fuel to the exclusion of R.S. 51:422 and 426. For purposes of this Section, the terms set forth below shall have the following meanings:

(1) "Competition" means the vying for motor fuel sales between any sellers in the same relevant geographic market.

(2) "Cost" means the retailer's cost of acquiring the product.

(3) "Cost of acquiring the product" means the actual price paid for the product as reflected in the invoice or other sales documents or, in the case of a refiner, the cost of manufacturing the product and transporting the product to the relevant terminal facility.

(4) "Motor fuels" means gasoline and diesel fuel.

(5) "Terminal facility" means any inland, waterfront, or offshore appurtenance used for the purpose of storing, handling, or transferring motor fuel, but does not include bulk storage facilities owned and/or operated by a wholesaler.

B.(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Subpart, it is an unfair trade practice and unlawful for any person who is a retailer to sell, at retail, motor fuel at a price which is below the retailer's cost plus taxes, applicable fees, and transportation charges, when the intent or effect is to impair or injure competition.

(2) For purposes of this Section, rebates provided to customers that purchase motor fuels through the use of a credit, debit, or shopping card not issued by or affiliated with the retailer shall not be considered in determining whether the sale is below the retailer's cost.

C. The provisions of Subsection B shall not apply in any of the following situations:

(1) When motor fuel is sold upon the final liquidation of a business.

(2) When motor fuel is advertised, offered for sale, or sold by any fiduciary or other officer under the order or direction of any court.

(3) When motor fuel is sold for promotional purposes limited to a grand opening, an annual anniversary, or an annual customer appreciation day sale, each of which does not exceed three consecutive days.

(4) When motor fuel is sold in a good faith effort to meet the legal price of a competitor. No retailer shall be in violation of Paragraph (B)(1) of this Section if the retailer makes a bona fide effort to determine the legality of the price of a competitor and determines in good faith that the competitor's price is a legal price.

(5) When gasoline or diesel fuel of any grade or formula is sold or offered for sale at retail or wholesale for ultimate use in the operation of motor vehicles, generators, power tools, or small engines during a time period and in the specific geographic area in which R.S. 29:732 applies.

D. Any person who is in the retail business of selling motor fuel claiming any exemption from Subsection B pursuant to the exceptions provided for in Subsection C must keep and maintain records substantiating the claim for exemption.

E. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the provisions of this Section shall be enforced by the attorney general and the district attorneys, in their respective districts, in order to prevent and restrain violations of this Section.

Acts 2005, No. 263, §1, eff. June 29, 2005; Acts 2009, No. 494, §3.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1912 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 1912
Filing with the state treasurer
Status: in_force

A. Prior to placing any advertisement or making other representations to prospective borrowers in this state, every loan broker shall file with the state treasurer a copy of the disclosure statement required by R.S. 51:1914 and either a certified copy of the bond or a certified copy of the formal notification by the depository that the trust account required by R.S. 51:1911A is established. These filings shall be updated as any material changes in the required information or the status of the bond or trust account occur, but not less than annually.

B. Failure to comply with Subsection A of this Section shall be a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of five hundred dollars or imprisonment for up to six months, or both.

Added by Acts 1982, No. 811, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:658 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 658
Penalties
Status: in_force

A.(1) No manufacturer, assembler, distributor, importer, jobber, or retailer shall operate within the state of Louisiana without proper permit.

(2) A person found operating within the state of Louisiana without a proper permit shall immediately cease the sale of fireworks upon the lawful order of the state fire marshal, a certified local authority of the fire marshal, or any local law enforcement official until such time as an application for permit has been made to the state fire marshal as required in R.S. 51:656 and subsequently granted. The application for a retail permit shall be notarized and shall attest that each location on the application is situated in a jurisdiction which allows legal retail fireworks sales, that no open flame heating devices are located at any listed location, that there are no facilities for sleeping and sleeping is not allowed in any listed location, and that no listed location is used for residential purposes or for other than the purpose of making retail sales of fireworks. Violation by transmission of a false statement or false representation of any information required by this Paragraph may be prosecuted pursuant to R.S. 14:125 and shall be the basis for revocation of all permits held by the applicant.

(3) The refusal of any person to cease sales and obtain a permit or the failure of any person to comply with a lawful order of the state fire marshal, a certified local authority of the fire marshal, or any local law enforcement official, may be cause for the seizure of any merchandise and equipment of the person found in violation at any physical location. Those items seized shall be retained until otherwise directed by a court of competent jurisdiction. If the state fire marshal, a certified local authority of the fire marshal, or a local law enforcement official is not otherwise ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction within ninety days of the date of seizure to return the items seized, then the state fire marshal, certified local authority, or local law enforcement official may destroy or dispose of the seized items in such a manner which, in their discretion, they deem suitable in order to protect the public safety.

B. A person who violates any provision of this Part, with the exception of the penalties specifically imposed herein, shall upon conviction be subject to a fine of not more than ten thousand dollars or imprisonment for not more than six months, or both. Each day's violation constitutes a separate offense and may be punished as such at the discretion of the court. Each separate physical location in violation of this Part also constitutes a separate offense and may be punished as such at the discretion of the court.

Acts 1958, No. 63, §10; Amended by Acts 1962, No. 456, §2. Acts 1984, No. 918, §1, eff. July 20, 1984; Acts 1987, No. 401, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1988; Acts 2003, No. 398, §2; Acts 2012, No. 10, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:911.38 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 911.38
Suspension or revocation of licenses for violation
Status: in_force

After prior notice and hearing, the commission may suspend or revoke the license of any manufactured or modular home licensee licensed pursuant to the provisions of this Part or Part XIV-B of this Chapter for violations of the Code or the manufactured or modular home provisions of this Part or Part XIV-B of this Chapter. The notice, hearing, and actions as prescribed in this Section shall be governed by the provisions of Chapter 13 of Title 49 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, and particularly R.S. 49:977.3(C) relative to emergency action.

Acts 1974, No. 281, §1; Acts 2001, No. 718, §2; Acts 2017, No. 221, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:2324 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 2324
Loan guarantees; direct loans; grants
Status: in_force

A.(1) The corporation is authorized and empowered to loan or to guarantee to any eligible applicant, as determined by rules and regulations of the corporation, a sum not to exceed one hundred thousand dollars for the purpose of establishing, maintaining, or expanding a small business incubator.

(2) Any loans or guarantees made under the program shall be secured by the applicant's granting the state of Louisiana a security interest in that portion of the fixed asset for which the loan is granted or guaranteed. Nothing in this Paragraph shall prohibit the security interest of the state from being primed by or subordinated to another security interest based on public or private capital invested in the real property of the applicant prior to the granting of the loan or guarantee.

(3) The interest charged on any direct loan made under the program shall not be less than the interest rate paid by the state for bonds issued by the corporation and shall not exceed that rate by more than two points.

B.(1) The corporation is authorized and empowered to grant to any eligible applicant, as determined by rules and regulations of the corporation, a sum not to exceed fifty percent of the eligible project cost, but in any case not to exceed one hundred thousand dollars, for the purpose of establishing, maintaining, or expanding a small business incubator.

(2) A grant under the program shall be available only to an applicant who is able to satisfactorily document to the corporation that he has funding available from other sources for the eligible project in an amount which matches, on a fifty-fifty basis, the amount of the grant for which he has applied.

Acts 1995, No. 180, §1; Acts 1995, No. 276, §1, eff. July 1, 1995.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:2246 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 2246
Plans to eliminate imbalance among employees permitted
Status: in_force

It shall not be a discriminatory practice for a person subject to this Chapter to adopt and carry out a plan to fill vacancies or hire new employees so as to eliminate or reduce imbalance with respect to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin if the plan has been filed with the commission and the commission has not disapproved the plan.

Acts 1988, No. 886, §1; Acts 1993, No. 820, §9; Acts 1997, No. 1409, §3, eff. Aug. 1, 1997.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1153 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 1153
Proceedings to incorporate
Status: in_force

Whenever any number of natural persons, not less than three, each of whom are qualified electors of the municipality or the parish, file with the governing body thereof an application in writing seeking permission to apply for the incorporation of an industrial development board of such municipality or parish, the governing body thereof shall proceed to consider such application. If the governing body by appropriate resolution duly adopted finds and determines that it is wise, expedient, necessary or advisable that the corporation be formed and authorized, the persons making such application shall proceed to incorporate in accordance with the provisions contained in Title 12 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended. No corporation may be formed unless such application first has been filed with the governing body of the municipality or in the case of a parish, the governing body of the parish, and such governing body adopts a resolution as provided in this section.

Acts 1962, No. 436, §3. Amended by Acts 1964, No. 433, §1; Acts 1972, No. 103, §3, emerg. eff. June 25, 1972, at 6:15 P.M.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1579 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 1579
Non-complying provisions unenforceable
Status: in_force

Any provision of a contract for physical fitness services that does not comply with R.S. 51:1577 and 1578 is unenforceable against the member.

Added by Acts 1982, No. 808, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:3237 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 3237
Violations; unfair or deceptive acts or practices; remedies
Status: in_force

A violation of this Chapter shall be a deceptive and unfair trade practice and shall subject the violator to any of the actions, including public and private actions, remedies, and penalties provided in the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, R.S. 51:1401 et seq.

Acts 2022, No. 267, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1361 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 1361
Definitions
Status: in_force

When used in this Chapter, the following terms apply:

(1) "Connectivity" means the capacity for the interconnection of platforms, systems, and applications. It includes but is not limited to systems that utilize cable, fiber, lines, satellites, sound waves, or wire to transmit information.

(2) "Government agency" means any department, office, council, or agency of the federal, state, or local government, or any public benefit corporation or authority authorized by law.

NOTE: Paragraph (3) as amended and reenacted by Acts 2022, No. 760, eff. June 18, 2022.

(3) "Office" means the office of broadband development and connectivity.

(4) "Person" means any natural or juridical person, including corporations.

Acts 2020, 2nd Ex. Sess., No. 24, §3, see Act; Acts 2022, No. 760, §1, eff. June 18, 2022.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:2241 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 2241
Cooperation between state and local commissions
Status: in_force

The commission may enter into cooperative working agreements with local commissions which have enforceable ordinances, orders, or resolutions and professional staff under the provisions of R.S. 51:2238.

Acts 1988, No. 886, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:2460 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 2460
False or fraudulent information in making application, claim for rebate, or other instrument; penalties
Status: in_force

A. Any person making an application, claim for a rebate, or any report, return, statement, or other instrument or providing any other information pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter who willfully makes a false or fraudulent application, claim, report, return, statement, invoice, or other instrument or who willfully provides any false or fraudulent information, any person who willfully aids or abets another in making such false or fraudulent application, claim, report, return, statement, invoice, or other instrument, or any person who willfully aids or abets another in providing any false or fraudulent information, shall be guilty, upon conviction, of a felony and shall be punished by the imposition of a fine of not less than one thousand dollars and not more than fifty thousand dollars, or imprisoned for not less than two years and not more than five years, or both.

B. Any person convicted of a violation of this Section shall be liable for the repayment of all rebates which were granted to the employer. Interest shall be due on such rebates at the rate of fifteen percent per annum.

Acts 1995, No. 1238, §1, eff. July 1, 1995; Acts 1996, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 39, §1, eff. May 7, 1996; Acts 2002, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 153, §1, eff. May 1, 2002.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1907 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 1907
Areas where solicitations are unlawful
Status: in_force

The solicitation of funds by charitable organizations shall be conducted only in or upon those premises which are nonsecured, public use areas and may be restricted to a specific location. Solicitation of funds shall not be conducted in the following places:

(1) In any area reserved for a particular use, such as a parking area, restroom facility, restaurant, ticket counter, baggage claim area, vehicular travel areas, or pedestrian walkways.

(2) Within any area leased exclusively to a tenant by the authority operating the facility.

(3) Within ten feet of any door area.

(4) Within fifty feet of an airport security check area.

(5) Inside a visitor information center.

Acts 1987, No. 274, §1; Acts 1987, No. 784, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1363 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 1363
Functions, powers, and duties
Status: in_force

The office of broadband development and connectivity, by and through the executive director or his employees, shall have the following functions, powers, and duties:

(1) To provide comprehensive information relating to broadband and connectivity in the state upon request to any person or government agency.

(2) To promote and encourage broadband adoption for households that have not accessed services.

(3) To study and identify barriers to households that have not adopted broadband services.

(4) To advise and assist any person or government agency in addressing particular broadband and connectivity needs, including cooperative efforts among such persons and agencies.

(5) To establish procedures to review and comment on the federal mapping initiative created by the Broadband DATA Act, P.L. 116-130 that precisely maps the availability of broadband services to every home and business in the state.

(6) To research programs relating to broadband and connectivity services and receive notification from every person and government agency engaged in the provision of broadband and connectivity services of program descriptions, appropriation data, and application procedures. The office shall maintain a listing of existing programs and advise persons or government agencies of their existence.

(7) To assist, upon request, applicant persons or government agencies in obtaining timely and efficient responses from state and federal agencies; to assist the applicants in consideration of program grant strategies; to assist state and federal agencies in cooperative approaches to address the needs of the applicants; and to provide technical assistance to government agencies in formulating and implementing broadband expansion and connectivity programs.

(8) To encourage the assistance of the private sector, including broadband service providers, to effectuate the deployment and access to broadband and other connectivity services to all residents of the state.

(9) To assist the governor and the legislature in the development and integration of a broadband deployment plan and long-range plans to more effectively and efficiently provide access to any new connectivity options.

(10) To analyze and make recommendations concerning proposed state legislation or programs that may affect the expansion of broadband and other connectivity services.

(11) To apply for, receive, and administer grants or financial assistance from persons or government agencies.

(12) To adopt and promulgate such rules and regulations, procedures, instructions, and forms as are deemed necessary to implement the functions, powers, and duties imposed upon the office by this Chapter in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act.

(13) To do all things necessary or convenient to carry out the functions, powers, and duties expressly set forth in this Chapter.

Acts 2020, 2nd Ex. Sess., No. 24, §3, see Act; Acts 2022, No. 760, §1, eff. June 18, 2022.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:2173 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 2173
Definitions
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this Chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

(1) "Continuing care" or "care" means providing facilities for independent living and various support services, including health care, whether such health care services are provided in the facility or in another setting designated by the agreement for continuing care, to an individual who is unrelated to the provider, upon payment of an entrance fee and an ongoing monthly service fee. Direct care with activities of daily living and other personal services provided shall be designated in the continuing care agreement. Agreements to provide continuing care include agreements to provide care to an individual for any duration, including eligibility to remain in the facility for the balance of his life, as well as those agreements terminable by either party.

(2) "Continuing care/life care contract" means a contract to provide to a person, for the duration of the person's life or for a term in excess of one year, nursing services, medical services, or health related services in addition to board and lodging for such a person in a facility, conditioned upon transfer of an entry fee to the provider of such services in addition to the payment of regular periodic charges for the care and services involved.

(3) "Department" means the Louisiana Department of Health.

(4) "Entrance fee" means an initial or deferred payment of money or property made as full or partial payment to assure a resident a place in a facility. An accommodation fee, admission fee, or other fee of similar form and application shall be considered an entrance fee.

(5) "Home" means the facility or facilities occupied or planned to be occupied where the provider agrees to provide continuing care pursuant to a continuing care agreement.

(6) "Living unit" means a room, apartment, cottage, or other area within a home set aside for the use of residents.

(7) "Manager" means a person, corporation, partnership, association, or other legal entity, rather than an individual employed by the provider, or an affiliated corporation or other legal entity controlled by the provider, as a facility administrator.

(8) "Omission of a material fact" means failure to state a material fact required to be stated in any disclosure statement or registration.

(9) "Provider" means the person, corporation, partnership, association, or other legal entity, whether for profit or not, which agrees to provide continuing care to residents in a home and includes a provider establishing a new home even though the provider has previously been registered with respect to other homes.

(10) "Resident" means an individual or individuals who enter into an agreement with a provider for continuing care at a home.

(11) "Solicit" means all actions of a provider in seeking to have individuals pay an application fee and enter into a continuing care agreement by any means including, without limitation, personal, telephone, or mail communication, or any other communication directed to and received by an individual and any advertisement in any media distributed or communicated by any means to individuals.

Acts 1987, No. 483, §1; Acts 1989, No. 445, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:912.53 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 912.53
Administrative and enforcement of the state plan; powers; applicability
Status: in_force

A. The agent shall be charged with the adoption, administration, and enforcement of the state plan, pursuant to the federal standards enforcement program and any other rules and regulations necessary for the administration and enforcement of the state plan. The standards adopted shall be in conformity with the standards promulgated pursuant to 24 CFR Part 3280 and 24 CFR Part 3282. The agent shall discharge this duty consistent with the rules and regulations promulgated by HUD.

B. The agent may adopt, pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act, such rules and regulations as are necessary to enforce the standards promulgated under the state plan and any other rules and regulations necessary for the administration and enforcement of the state plan not inconsistent with the provisions of the federal standards enforcement program.

C. Except as otherwise provided for in this Part, the provisions of Chapter 13 of Title 49 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 shall apply to the administration and enforcement of this Part.

Acts 2007, No. 441, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1903 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 1903
Law enforcement solicitations; sanctioned organizations
Status: in_force

A.(1) The Louisiana State Police and each law enforcement entity which is a department of a parish or local governmental entity may designate one benevolent organization as its "sanctioned benevolent organization". The designated benevolent organization must be the organization with the highest number of officers as members in that law enforcement entity. The law enforcement entity must notify the consumer protection section of the Department of Justice of this designation.

(2) Any such sanctioned benevolent organization may, in its solicitation, include the information that it is the sanctioned benevolent organization of its sponsoring law enforcement entity.

(3) Any benevolent organization not so sanctioned must disclose at the outset of its solicitation, in addition to all other disclosures required under this Chapter, that it is not sanctioned by any law enforcement entity in the state of Louisiana.

B. Any person soliciting donations, contributions, or payments for goods or services to organizations which expressly or impliedly hold themselves out to be law enforcement organizations, publications of law enforcement organizations, or promoters of activities to benefit law enforcement organizations or law enforcement officers must disclose the following at the outset of the solicitation:

(1) The actual name of the caller and the city, town, or parish and state from which he is calling.

(2) The exact name and principal business address of the soliciting organization or publication.

(3) The total number of active or retired law enforcement personnel who are members of each beneficiary organization or subscribers, in the case of a publication, and the percentage of these who are Louisiana residents.

(4) In the case of a publication, the total number of copies of the most recently published issue individually addressed and mailed to law enforcement officers.

(5) In the case of a publication, no bill or invoice may be sent by the publication for the purchase of a subscription or advertising space unless the publication has received a signed order for each subscription or each advertising placement before the bill or invoice is sent.

Added by Acts 1981, No. 849, §1; Acts 1997, No. 333, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:490.1 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 490.1
Limitation on dealer's obligations
Status: in_force

In no event shall a dealer be liable to an agent pursuant to the terms of any dealer agreement between them for the gross negligence or willful misconduct of any third party.

Acts 2015, No. 466, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:2327 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 2327
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this Part, the following terms shall have the meanings specified in this Section:

(1) "Applicant" means a private nonprofit or public entity located in this state.

(2) "Corporation" means the Louisiana Economic Development Corporation.

(3) "Program" means the Monroe and Northeast Louisiana Technology and Business Incubation Center.

(4) "Small business incubator" means a multi-tenanted facility which is characterized by shared business services, equipment, space, and access to on-premises business consultants for tenants and which is operated by a private nonprofit or public entity.

(5) "Tenant" means a sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, or limited liability partnership or company which operates within a small business incubator and is primarily a technology based start-up company as determined by the Louisiana Economic Development Corporation.

Acts 2003, No. 1170, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1252 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 1252
Declaration of purpose
Status: in_force

A. The Legislature of Louisiana does hereby declare its findings regarding the state's role and responsibilities to foster the promotion of Louisiana as a place to visit and to encourage the development of the economy through expansion of the tourism industry.

B. The purpose of this Subpart is to enhance the state's economy by attracting tourists; to cooperate with the private sector tourism industry to generate business and trade; to provide expertise from the public sector, including colleges and universities; to design, plan, implement, and review the state's programs to entice the visitor; to utilize state funds set aside for these purposes to stimulate funding from local governmental and private sources for promotion of the historical, cultural, recreational, and scenic legacy of Louisiana; and to provide the visitor and citizen of this state with a greater awareness and understanding of Louisiana. Further, the purpose of this Part shall be to provide, with the cooperation of the tourism industry and local tourist promotion agencies, a service to the visitor that is satisfactory and of high quality.

C. Therefore, it shall be the policy of the state of Louisiana to promote the health, safety, education, and welfare of the people through the Department of Culture, Recreation, and Tourism, and particularly through its office of tourism and the Louisiana Tourism Development Commission, by promoting Louisiana as a place to visit and travel; by encouraging economic diversification and increasing employment opportunities; by stimulating governmental and private financing of tourist promotion; and by fostering a greater awareness and understanding of Louisiana, its history, its potential, and its people.

Added by Acts 1983, No. 688, §4.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1773 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 1773
Developer requirements
Status: in_force

A. A developer shall do all of the following:

(1) Verify through the covered application store's data sharing methods the age category of users located in this state and any other source of data or information that the developer determines is recommended or appropriate to comply with applicable law.

(2) If the data shared from a covered application store described in Paragraph (1) of this Subsection determines the individual to be a minor, the developer shall do both of the following:

(a) Require the account to be affiliated with a parent account.

(b) Obtain verifiable parental consent from the holder of the affiliated parent account before allowing the minor to download an application, purchase an application, or make an in-application purchase.

(3) Notify covered application store providers of a significant change to the application.

(4) Enforce all age-related restrictions.

(5) Enforce any developer-created age-related restrictions.

(6) Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Any developer required by law to age verify users at the application level shall continue to be responsible for age verification. No provision in this Part shall be construed to remove this responsibility.

(7) Implement any developer-created safety-related features or defaults.

(8) Request personal age verification data or parental consent:

(a) At the time a user downloads an application or purchases an application.

(b) When implementing a significant change to the application.

(c) To comply with applicable law. Any developer required by law to age verify users at the application level shall continue to be responsible for age verification. No provision in this Part shall be construed to remove this responsibility.

B. A developer may request personal age verification data or parental consent:

(1) No more than once during a twelve-month period to verify the accuracy of user age verification data or continued account use within the verified age category.

(2) When there is reasonable suspicion of account transfer or misuse outside the verified age category.

(3) At the time a user creates a new account with a developer.

C. When implementing any developer-created safety-related features or defaults, a developer shall use the lowest age category indicated by age verification data provided by a covered application store provider or age data independently collected by the developer.

D. A developer shall not do any of the following:

(1) Enforce a contract or terms of service against a minor unless the developer has verified through the covered application store provider that verifiable parental consent has been obtained.

(2) Knowingly misrepresent any information in the parental consent disclosure.

(3) Share age category data with any person.

E. Developers and covered application store providers shall each be separately responsible for any data each chose to rely on in their independent judgment for compliance with age verification requirements of law.

Acts 2025, No. 481, §2, eff. July 1, 2026.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1318 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 1318
Creation of the Encore Louisiana Commission; domicile; composition; membership; officers; staff; expenses; terms; quorum
Status: in_force

A. The Encore Louisiana Commission, hereinafter referred to as the "commission", is hereby created as an agency of the state in the office of the lieutenant governor. The commission shall be a body politic and corporate entity with the power to sue and be sued. The commission shall be domiciled in Baton Rouge.

B. The commission shall be composed of the following eleven members who shall be residents of the state:

(1) The governor or his designee.

(2) The lieutenant governor or his designee.

(3) The secretary of the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism or his designee.

(4) The secretary of Louisiana Economic Development or his designee.

(5) As provided in Subsection C of this Section, one member from each of the following five state tourism marketing regions: Sportsman's Paradise, Crossroads, Cajun Country, Plantation Country, and Greater New Orleans.

(6) The president of the Senate or his designee.

(7) The speaker of the House of Representatives or his designee.

C. The lieutenant governor shall appoint one member from each of the five state tourism marketing regions. Each appointment by the lieutenant governor shall be submitted to the Senate for confirmation.

D. All members shall be knowledgeable, interested, and active in developing, marketing, and promoting Louisiana as a desirable place of residency for persons fifty years old and above.

E. The lieutenant governor or his designee may serve as chairman of the commission or may designate one of its members as chairman.

F. The lieutenant governor shall employ an executive director and other staff, as may be required, and fix and pay their compensation from funds available to the commission.

G. The chairman shall have the ability to name individuals as ex officio members of the commission. Such ex officio members shall be nonvoting members.

H. Members of the commission shall receive no compensation for their services as members of the commission but shall be entitled to their actual expenses for necessary travel and for other expenses incurred in the performance of their duties as members of the commission. Such expenses shall be paid out of funds available to the commission.

I. Each appointed member shall serve a term concurrent with that of the lieutenant governor making the appointment. A vacancy shall be filled in the manner of the original appointment within sixty days. Any members appointed to fill a vacancy in an unexpired term shall be appointed only for the remainder of such term. Any member of the commission appointed for a definite term may serve after the expiration of his term until his successor has taken office.

J. A quorum to transact business shall be a majority of the voting members of the commission.

Acts 1999, No. 1099, §2; Acts 2008, No. 804, §2; Acts 2009, No. 342, §3.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:40 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 40
False advertising; penalty
Status: in_force

A. No person shall advertise, represent, or hold out any sale of goods to be a fire, bankruptcy, or fiduciary sale without having complied with the provisions of this Part.

B. Whoever violates this Section shall be fined not less than fifty dollars nor more than five hundred dollars, or imprisoned for not less than thirty days nor more than six months, or both.

Acts 1986, No. 806, §1; Acts 1995, No. 669, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:470.2 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 470.2
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this Subpart, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings:

(1) "Access software provider" means a provider of software, including client or server software, or enabling tools that do any one or more of the following:

(a) Filter, screen, allow, or disallow content.

(b) Pick, choose, analyze, or digest content.

(c) Transmit, receive, display, forward, cache, search, subset, organize, reorganize, or translate content.

(2) "Authorized representative" means an assignee, licensee, executor, heir, legatee, or other representative of an individual.

(3) "Commercial purposes" means the use of an individual's identity for any of the following purposes:

(a) On or in connection with products, merchandise, goods, services, commercial activities, or performances.

(b) For advertising, soliciting, or promoting products, merchandise, goods, services, commercial activities, or performances.

(c) For the purpose of fundraising.

(4) "Digital replica" means a computer-generated or electronic reproduction of a professional performer's likeness or voice that is so realistic as to be indistinguishable from the actual likeness or voice of the professional performer. "Digital replica" does not include the making or duplication of another recording that consists entirely of an independent fixation of other sounds, even though the sounds imitate or simulate the voice of the professional performer.

(5) "Expressive work" means such work as a play, book, magazine, newspaper, musical composition, audiovisual work, radio or television program, work of art, or a dramatic, literary, or musical work, if it is fictional or nonfictional entertainment, a work of political or newsworthy value, or an advertisement or commercial announcement for any of these works.

(6) "Identity" means an individual's name, voice, signature, photograph, image, likeness, or digital replica.

(7) "Individual" means a living natural person domiciled in Louisiana or a deceased natural person who was domiciled in Louisiana at the time of the individual's death.

(8) "Information content provider" means any person or entity that is responsible, in whole or in part, for the creation or development of information provided through the internet or any other interactive computer service.

(9) "Interactive computer service" means any information service, system, or access software provider that provides or enables computer access by multiple users to a computer server, including specifically a service or system that provides access to the internet and such systems operated or services offered by libraries or educational institutions.

(10) "Internet" means the international computer network of both federal and nonfederal interoperable packet switched data networks.

(11) "Performance" means the use of a digital replica to substitute for a performance by a professional performer in a work in which the professional performer did not actually appear.

(12) "Professional performer" means an individual who, for gain or livelihood, is or was regularly engaged in acting, singing, dancing, playing a musical instrument, or appearing on a news broadcast as an anchor or reporter.

Acts 2022, No. 425, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1258 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 1258
Assistant secretary; qualifications; selection; duties and responsibilities
Status: in_force

A. There shall be an assistant secretary who shall manage, direct, and supervise the office of tourism. The assistant secretary shall be a recognized professional who shall have at least five years professional experience in tourism and who shall have a background in marketing, public relations, promotions, advertising, management, or administration of a tourism-related business or agency.

B. The assistant secretary is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the lieutenant governor and is administratively responsible to the secretary of the department. The assistant secretary shall be confirmed by the Senate.

C. When there exists a vacancy in this position, the commission shall, according to its bylaws and procedures, develop a list of at least three but not more than five eligible nominees from which the lieutenant governor shall appoint the assistant secretary. If the lieutenant governor fails to find an acceptable nominee from the list, he shall notify the commission in writing within thirty days and shall specify his reasons for rejecting the slate. If such a rejection occurs, the commission shall develop another list of qualified nominees.

D. The assistant secretary shall execute the following duties and responsibilities:

(1) Employ, appoint, promote, assign and remove personnel and contract consultants necessary for the effective and efficient administration of the office, in accordance with applicable civil service laws, rules, and regulations, and with policies and rules of the department, all subject to budgetary control and applicable law.

(2) Carry out and exercise those charges assigned to him by the secretary of the department.

(3) Act as executive secretary to the commission in keeping full and accurate minutes of all transactions and proceedings of the commission, and in maintaining all of the files and records of the commission.

(4) Submit to the commission for its review and advice a report on the major types of promotion and advertising contracts under consideration for use each fiscal year by the office. This shall be done prior to the commencement of contract awards each fiscal year.

(5) Formulate jointly with the commission and the secretary the master plan, or any modifications thereto, for tourism development.

(6) Work closely with his professional staff, consultants, contractors, local tourist promotion agency directors, and representatives of private sector industry and nonprofit organizations to acquaint them with the plan and necessary strategies to promote the state, and to cooperate with these persons to maximize the benefits of public monies appropriated for promotion.

(7) Accept, in the name of the office, any grant, payment, or gift of funds or property made by the United States or any department or agency thereof or by any individual, firm, corporation, municipality, parish, or organization for any or all of the purposes specified in this Subpart.

(8) Advise the commission of the needs of local tourist promotion agencies and the industry; the potential of regional, national, and international markets; the changes occurring in the field; and the activities of the department and its programmatic offices and their programs and events.

Added by Acts 1983, No. 688, §4; Acts 1986, No. 464, §1; Acts 1997, No. 777, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1259 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 1259
Cooperation and coordination with other agencies
Status: in_force

The office shall:

(1) Cooperate with the office of state parks in all matters to promote and publicize the state parks system, its sites, and events connected with a park.

(2) Cooperate with the office of the state museum in all matters to promote and publicize the state museum complex, its sites, its collections and acquisitions, its exhibitions and seminars, and events connected with the Louisiana State Museum.

(3) Cooperate with the office of the state library in all matters to promote and publicize the state library and its services to the parish libraries, its collections, its seminars, and events connected with the State Library of Louisiana.

(4) Cooperate with the office of cultural development in all matters to promote and publicize its programs of archaeology, historic preservation, the arts, and folklife; seminars; and events connected with the archaeological, historical, cultural, artistic, folkloric, recreational, and scenic legacy of the state.

(5) Cooperate with the office of the secretary, and all boards, commissions, and councils of the department to promote and publicize appointments, activities, and events connected with the department.

(6) Cooperate with the Department of Transportation and Development in the administration of the collateral program of distribution of state highway maps and any other tourist-related materials.

(7) Cooperate with the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to promote and publicize its programs of hunting and fishing; seasons open to the public; game and fish preserves and reserves; the scenic rivers system, their location, and regulations concerning the general public's use of any such river; and to assist in the distribution of any such tourist related materials, booklets, magazines, or pamphlets.

(8) Cooperate with the office of state police to acquaint state troopers with the informational needs of the tourist.

(9) Cooperate with Louisiana Economic Development, through its secretary and its offices, to assist the department in its inducement program for industrial location and expansion by providing whatever information may be necessary to offer an accurate presentation of Louisiana's recreational and cultural resources and attractions, and to assist Louisiana Economic Development in coordinating the relationship between government and industry to stimulate industry participation in tourism promotion and the development of tourism facilities, and to provide technical assistance through Louisiana Economic Development to those persons interested in developing a tourist industry business in this state.

(10) Cooperate with the Department of Education to assist in promoting an awareness and pride of Louisiana history and culture for students throughout the education system.

(11) Assist any other state, regional, parochial, or municipal agency to promote and publicize activities and events connected to tourism of interest to the tourists and citizens of the state.

(12) Review and comment on the policies, programs, and proposals of other state agencies that may directly affect the state's tourism program and the achievement of the goals and objectives of the office and the commission.

Added by Acts 1983, No. 688, §4. Amended by Acts 1991, No. 490, §3, eff. July 15, 1991; Acts 1991, No. 938, §6; Acts 2006, No. 11, §6.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:651 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 651
Sale or use of permissible fireworks
Status: in_force

A. It shall be unlawful for any individual, firm, partnership, or corporation to possess, sell, or offer for sale or use within the state of Louisiana any pyrotechnics commonly known as fireworks other than the permissible fireworks. Permissible fireworks, formally known as Class "C" "common fireworks", consist of United States Department of Transportation classification codes UN 0336, 1.4G, or 1.4S and in addition includes "consumer fireworks" as defined by The Consumer Product Safety Commission and shall mean such articles of fireworks as are enumerated or may hereafter be enumerated by the United States Code of Federal Regulations: 49 CFR 173: Regulations of United States Department of Transportation for the transportation of explosives and other dangerous articles; 27 CFR 55: The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms regulations of the commerce of explosives; and 16 CFR 1507: Consumer Product Safety Commission regulation of hazardous substances. In addition, any of the following enumerated devices shall also be permissible fireworks:

(1) Permissible fireworks spark showering devices, which include the following defined items:

(a) "Cone fountain": A cardboard or heavy paper cone containing not more than fifty grams of pyrotechnic composition. When more than one cone is mounted on a common base the total pyrotechnic composition may not exceed two hundred grams.

(b) "Cylindrical fountain": A cylindrical tube containing not more than seventy-five grams of pyrotechnic composition. When more than one tube is mounted on a common base, the total pyrotechnic composition may not exceed two hundred grams.

(c) "Flitter sparkler": A narrow paper tube attached to a stick or wire and filled with not more than five grams of pyrotechnic composition.

(d) "Ground spinner": A small device, which vents out of the orifice usually located on the side of the tube, composed of not more than twenty grams of pyrotechnic composition.

(e) "Illuminating torch" (either spike base or hand held): A cylindrical tube containing not more than one hundred grams of pyrotechnic composition. When more than one tube is mounted on a common base, the total pyrotechnic composition may not exceed two hundred grams.

(f) "Pyrotechnic wheel device": One or more drivers in the form of a wheel which may be attached to a post or a tree by means of a nail or string. Each driver may contain not more than sixty grams of pyrotechnic composition. No wheel may contain more than two hundred grams total of pyrotechnic composition.

(g) "Toy smoke device": A small plastic or paper item, containing not more than one hundred grams of pyrotechnic composition, that upon ignition produces white or colored smoke as the primary effect and is classed as 1.4G unless classed as 1.4S or is not regulated as explosives on the basis of examination and testing as specified in Part 173.56 of Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations.

(2) Permissible aerial devices shall include the following fireworks:

(a) "Helicopter aerial spinner": A spinning device composed of a tube attached to a propeller or blade, which shall contain not more than twenty grams of chemical composition.

(b) "Mine or shell": A tube device made of heavy cardboard or paper attached to a wooden or plastic base and containing not more than twenty grams of chemical composition plus not more than twenty grams of lift charge and not more than one hundred thirty milligrams of explosive composition per report. Total chemical composition, including lift charges, of any multiple tube device may not exceed two hundred grams.

(c) "Missile-type rocket": A device similar to a sky rocket in size, composition, and effect that uses fins rather than a stick for guidance and stability. Missiles shall not contain more than twenty grams of total chemical composition.

(d) "Roman candle": A tube device containing not more than twenty grams of chemical composition and not more than ten balls per tube.

(e) "Sky rockets" and "bottle rockets": Cylindrical tubes containing a total propellant charge each of more than four grams but less than twenty grams of chemical composition, a casing size of not less than five-eighths of an inch in outside diameter and a casing length of not less than two and seven-eighths inches, with an overall length of fifteen inches including the stick or greater length so as to assure stable flight, which shall be securely fastened by glue, staples, or wire or any other means which ensures the casing is securely attached to allow the stick to remain firmly attached during transportation, handling, and normal operation to the casing. Any sky rocket or bottle rocket which does not meet the requirements set forth in this Subsection shall be illegal.

(3) Permissible audible ground and audible aerial devices shall include the following fireworks:

(a) "Firecracker": An audible ground device wrapped in paper or contained within a cardboard tube which has an explosive composition of not more than fifty milligrams.

(b) "Multiple tube fireworks": Any audible aerial devices containing more than one cardboard tube, which shall not contain more than two hundred grams of total pyrotechnic composition, unless the tubes are securely attached to a wood or plastic base or other suitable base and the tubes are separate from each other on the base by a distance of at least half an inch (12.7 millimeters). The maximum total weight for any multiple tube device shall not exceed five hundred grams of pyrotechnic composition.

(4) Any component of any device enumerated as permissible fireworks in this Subsection that is designed to produce an audible effect other than a whistle shall not contain pyrotechnic composition in excess of two grains in weight, excluding propelling or expelling charges and no charge shall exceed one hundred thirty milligrams of explosive composition per report.

B. Any person who violates the provisions of this Section for the first time shall be fined two hundred fifty dollars by the fire marshal. For a second violation, the fire marshal shall fine the violator five hundred dollars. For a third violation within a thirty-six-month period, the fire marshal shall impose a penalty of no less than one thousand dollars and shall suspend or revoke the permit of the violator. Any permit suspended or revoked for a third violation shall not be renewed or reissued for a period of twenty-four months, and any person whose name appears on a permit which has been suspended or revoked shall not be allowed to apply for a new permit for a period of twenty- four months. Any person sanctioned for violating the provisions of this Section shall be entitled to reasonable notice and a hearing in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.

C. The provisions of this Section shall not apply to fireworks possessed, stored, or warehoused within the state of Louisiana for distribution and sale outside of the state of Louisiana.

Acts 1958, No. 63, §1. Amended by Acts 1960, No. 424, §1; Acts 1981, No. 928, §1; Acts 1984, No. 918, §1, eff. July 20, 1984; Acts 2001, No. 667, §1, eff. June 25, 2001.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:951 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 951
Purpose
Status: in_force

The purpose of this Part is to improve the dissemination of information regarding access to electric generation produced in Louisiana by generation facilities that use or consume groundwater of the state and to assure that Louisiana-based wholesale power buyers are notified of the generator's intent to sell power in furtherance of the policy set forth in R.S. 51:921.

Acts 2001, No. 1040, §1, eff. June 27, 2001.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:2335 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 2335
Customized workforce training
Status: in_force

A. The Workforce Development and Training Program shall develop and coordinate programs for customized workforce training.

B. Customized training may be provided to the present employees of a business which the corporation deems to be in need of training to prevent job loss caused by obsolete skills, technological change, or national or global competition. Customized training may also be provided to employees at a facility which is being newly developed or which is being relocated from another state into Louisiana.

Acts 1995, No. 483, §1; Acts 1997, No. 313, §1, eff. June 17, 1997; Acts 2001, No. 9, §9, eff. July 1, 2001.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:546 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 546
Retailers; penalty
Status: in_force

Whoever violates R.S. 51:544 or 51:545 shall be fined not less than one hundred dollars nor more than three hundred dollars, or imprisoned for not less than ten days nor more than sixty days, or both.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:3109 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 3109
Tax abatement
Status: in_force

The governing body of a local government may enter into a tax abatement agreement with a financial institution with respect to the property on which the branch is located in a banking development district.

Acts 2007, No. 255, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:644 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 644
Penalty
Status: in_force

Whoever violates this Part shall be fined for the first offense not less than fifty dollars nor more than one hundred dollars, and for each subsequent offense not less than one hundred dollars, or imprisoned for six months, or both.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:3152 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 3152
Violations; penalty
Status: in_force

Any violation of this Chapter shall be treated as a deceptive and unfair trade practice and shall subject the violator to any and all penalties provided in the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, R.S. 51:1401 et seq.

Acts 2018, No. 571, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:2153 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 2153
Public display of altered works of fine art
Status: in_force

Except as limited by R.S. 51:2155, no person other than the artist or a person acting with the artist's consent, and in the case of joint creators with consent from all of them, shall knowingly display to others, make accessible to the public, or publish the following:

(1) A work of fine art of an artist in an altered, defaced, mutilated, or modified form.

(2) A reproduction of a work of fine art of an artist if the work is depicted as, or the reproduction is, in an altered, defaced, mutilated, or modified form.

(3) Work, if it is in its original or reproduced form and is displayed, made accessible to the public, or published as being the work of the artist, when the work is known to be generally regarded by the public as that of the artist, or under circumstances in which it would be reasonably regarded as being the work of the artist, and damage to the artist's reputation is reasonably likely to result therefrom.

Acts 1986, No. 599, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:3063 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 3063
Net energy metering
Status: in_force

A. An electric utility that offers residential or commercial electrical service, or both, shall allow net energy metering facilities to be interconnected using a meter capable of registering the flow of electricity in two directions.

B. The commission, after notice and opportunity for public comment:

(1) Shall establish appropriate rates, terms, and conditions for net energy metering contracts.

(2) Shall authorize an electric utility to assess a net energy metering customer a greater fee or charge, of any type, if the electric utility's direct costs of interconnection and administration of net energy metering outweigh the distribution system, environmental, and public policy benefits of allocating the cost among the electric utility's entire customer base. The net metering customer shall reimburse the utility for any costs in excess of those to serve a traditional customer.

C. Nothing in this Chapter shall derogate from the commission's constitutional authority to regulate, as applicable, all common carriers and public utilities, particularly the authority to implement rules, regulations, and tariffs to ensure that neither an electric utility nor its ratepayers shall be adversely affected, or to subsidize activities authorized under this Chapter.

Acts 2003, No. 653, §1, eff. Oct. 1, 2003; Acts 2008, No. 543, §1, eff. June 30, 2008.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:331 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 331
Sales at different prices in different localities to injure competitor unlawful
Status: in_force

No person, doing business in Louisiana, and engaged in the production, manufacture, or distribution of any commodity in general use, who shall, intentionally, for the purpose of injuring or destroying the business of a competitor in any locality, discriminate between different sections, communities, cities, or localities in the state by selling such commodity at a lower rate in one section, community, city, or locality, than is charged for the commodity by such person in another section, community, city, or locality, after making due allowance for the difference if any, in the grade or quality of the commodity and in the actual cost of transportation of the commodity from the point of production, if a raw product, or from the point of manufacture, if a manufactured product. All sales so made shall be prima facie evidence of unfair discrimination.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1454 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 1454
Authorization of suits; damages; defenses
Status: in_force

A retailer may bring suit against a refiner and a refiner may bring suit against a retailer where the plaintiff and defendant are parties to a franchise, and the plaintiff may be granted relief in the following respects:

(1) Where the court finds cancellation of a franchise in violation of this Chapter, specific performance or injunctive relief may be granted, or in the alternative, the actual damages sustained by plaintiff including ascertainable loss of goodwill as a result of plaintiff's franchise being cancelled.

(2) Where the court finds plaintiff's franchise was cancelled for one of the reasons permitted under R.S. 51:1453B, plaintiff shall be entitled to recover an amount equal to the price previously paid by plaintiff to defendant for resalable tires, batteries, accessories, branded products, and equipment previously purchased by the plaintiff from the defendant, less reasonable allowance for depreciation with respect to equipment previously purchased, all of which shall be returned to, and become the property of, the defendant.

(3) In the case of nonrenewal of a franchise, plaintiff shall be entitled to the recovery allowed in Subparagraph (2) of this section. A retailer may also recover for ascertainable loss of goodwill where a refiner within one year from the date of such nonrenewal reopens the subject outlet as a direct-operated outlet, or within one year after such nonrenewal, refiner closes subject outlet and opens a direct-operated outlet within one-half mile of the location of the subject outlet, which direct-operated outlet would have directly competed with subject outlet if it had remained in business; provided that if the refiner had cause to cancel the franchise for one of the reasons permitted under R.S. 51:1453B, the retailer shall not be entitled to recover for goodwill; and provided further that if the refiner and retailer mutually agree to relocate the retailer in another outlet, said retailer shall not be entitled to recover goodwill.

In the event the plaintiff establishes recoverable damages, the refiner or retailer as defendant shall have the right to offset those damages against any existing indebtedness owed to him by the plaintiff.

If the court finds that any violation or cancellation hereunder was not done in good faith, the court may award reasonable attorney fees, provided however that any defendant shall not be barred from asserting in defense of any such allegation the failure of the plaintiff to act in good faith.

Added by Acts 1974, No. 628, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:150 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 150
Discovery; contempt
Status: in_force

If any witness is properly served with notice to appear and testify, and fails to obey the notice, or refuses to testify or produce books or papers, the attorney general or district attorney may file a statement with the judge, setting out the facts, and the judge may issue a citation to the parties causing them to appear and show cause why he should not be punished for contempt. In these contempt proceedings, the person may be fined not more than two thousand dollars or imprisoned not more than six months, or both.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:2185 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 2185
Cease and desist orders and injunctions
Status: in_force

A. If the department determines, after notice and hearing, that any person has violated or is about to violate any provision of this Chapter or of any regulation, rule, or order issued hereunder, the department may issue an order requiring the person to cease and desist from the unlawful practice or to take such affirmative action that in the judgment of the department will carry out the purpose of this Chapter.

B. If the department makes a finding of fact in writing that the public interest will be irreparably harmed by delay in issuing a cease and desist order, it may issue a temporary cease and desist order which shall include in its terms a provision that, upon request, a hearing shall be held within ten days of such request to determine whether or not the order becomes permanent. Any such temporary cease and desist order shall be served on the person subject to it by certified mail, return receipt requested.

Acts 1987, No. 483, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1756 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 1756
Enforcement powers of the division
Status: in_force

A. The division has exclusive authority to administer and enforce the requirements of this Chapter.

B. Subject to the ability to cure an alleged violation of Subsection D of this Section, the division director may impose an administrative fine of up to two thousand five hundred dollars for each violation of this Chapter, and the division may bring an action in a court of competent jurisdiction to enforce any provision of this Chapter.

C. In a court action by the division to enforce any provision of this Chapter, the court may do any of the following:

(1) Declare that the act or practice violates a provision of this Chapter.

(2) Issue an injunction for a violation of this Chapter.

(3) Order any profits, gains, gross receipts, or benefit from a violation of this Chapter to be forfeited and paid to the aggrieved person.

(4) Impose a civil penalty of up to two thousand five hundred dollars for each violation of this Chapter.

(5) Award damages to the aggrieved person.

(6) Award any other relief that the court considers reasonable and necessary.

D.(1) At least forty-five days before the day on which the division initiates an enforcement action against a person that is subject to the requirements of this Chapter, the division shall provide the person with a written notice that identifies each alleged violation and an explanation of the basis for each allegation.

(2) Except as provided in Paragraph (3) of this Subsection, the division shall not initiate an action if the person cures the noticed violation within forty-five days after the date on which the person receives the notice by providing the division with a written statement indicating that the violation is cured and no further violations will occur.

(3) The division may initiate a civil action against a person who does either of the following:

(a) Fails to cure a violation after receiving the written notice described in Paragraph (1) of this Subsection.

(b) Commits another violation of the same provision after curing a violation and providing a written statement in accordance with Paragraph (2) of this Subsection.

(4) If a court of competent jurisdiction grants judgment or injunctive relief to the division, the court shall award the division all of the following:

(a) Reasonable attorney fees.

(b) Court costs.

(c) Investigative costs.

(5) A person who violates an administrative order or court order issued for a violation of this Chapter shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than five thousand dollars for each violation. A civil penalty in accordance with this Section may be imposed in any civil action brought by the division.

(6) All monies received from the payment of a fine or civil penalty imposed and collected pursuant to the provisions of this Section shall be used by the division to promote consumer protection and education.

Acts 2023, No. 456, §1, eff. July 1, 2024; Acts 2024, No. 656, §1, eff. July 1, 2025.

NOTE: Acts 2023, No. 456 became effective July 1, 2024. Acts 2024, No. 656 changes the effective date of Acts 2023, No. 456 to July 1, 2025. However, Acts 2024, No. 656 is not effective until July 1, 2025.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1165 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 1165
Chapter cumulative; no notice required
Status: in_force

Neither this chapter nor anything herein contained shall be construed as a restriction or limitation upon any powers which the corporation otherwise might have under any laws of this state, but shall be construed as cumulative of any such powers. No proceedings, notice or approval shall be required for the organization of the corporation or the issuance of any bonds or any instrument as security therefor, except as is herein provided, any other law to the contrary notwithstanding, provided, that nothing herein shall be construed to deprive the state and its governmental subdivisions of their respective police powers over any properties of the corporation, or to impair any police power thereover of any official or agency of the state and its governmental subdivisions which may be otherwise provided by law.

Acts 1962, No. 436, §15. Amended by Acts 1972, No. 103, §11, emerg. eff. June 25, 1972, at 6:15 P.M.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:2258 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 2258
Conciliation agreements; violation unlawful
Status: in_force

It is an unlawful practice for a party to a conciliation agreement made pursuant to R.S. 51:2257(D) to violate the terms of the agreement.

Acts 1988, No. 886, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1554 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 51 / Section 1554
Performance of contract; cancellation and refund; statement of hourly rate and bond of studio
Status: in_force

A. Every contract for dance studio lessons and other services shall provide that performance of the agreed upon lessons will begin within twelve months from the date the contract is entered into.

B. Every contract for dance studio lessons and other services shall further provide that such contract may be rescinded within three days after receipt of the contract by the customer by written notice to the other party at the address specified in the contract, and all monies paid pursuant to such contract shall be refunded within ten days of receipt of the notice of rescission, subject to payment by the customer for dance studio lessons or other services received prior to rescission.

C. Every contract for dance studio lessons and other services shall contain a written statement of the hourly rate charged for each type of lessons for which the student has contracted. If the contract includes dance studio lessons which are sold at different per hour rates, the contract shall contain separate hourly rates for each different type of lessons sold. All other services for which the student has contracted which are not capable of a per hour charge shall be set forth in writing in specific terms. Such statement shall be contained in the dance studio contract before the contract is signed by the buyer.

D. Every dance studio subject to the provisions of R.S. 51:1564 through R.S. 51:1566, inclusive, shall include in every contract for dance studio lessons or other services a statement that the studio is bonded and that information concerning the bond may be obtained by writing to the office of the state treasurer. If the studio has elected to make a cash deposit in lieu of procuring a bond, the contract shall contain a description of the cash deposit.

Added by Acts 1979, No. 533, §1.