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LA Rev Stat § 51:1312 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§1312. Authority of the secretary

RS 1312 - Authority of the secretary  A. The secretary shall have the authority and may use the procedures provided to him in Chapter 18 of Subtitle II of Title 47 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 to audit or investigate the tax free shopping program or to collect any tax, interest, penalty or other monies due from any retailer, international traveler, or the refund agency, or to otherwise enforce or administer the provisions of this Chapter.  B. The secretary may also promulgate rules and regulations regarding the accounting of or internal controls for the tax free shopping program and any such rule or regulation shall be implemented and enforced by the refund agency and the commission.  Acts 1988, No. 535, §1, eff. July 8, 1988; Acts 1992, No. 285, §2, eff. July 1, 1992; Acts 1997, No. 1291, §2; Acts 1998, No. 50, §1; Acts 2001 1st Ex. Sess., No. 7, §1; Acts 2004 1st Ex. Sess., No. 14, §1; Acts 2006, No. 76, §1; Acts 2008, No. 232, §1; Acts 2017, No. 318, §2, removed the termination date from Act No. 535 of the 1988 R.S. and placed it in R.S. 51:1301(D). NOTE: Acts 1988, No. 535, §3 provided for termination on July 1, 1992; Acts 1992, No. 285, §3, extended the date to July 1, 1997; Acts 1997, No. 1291, §2, extended the date to July 1, 1999; Acts 1998, No. 50, §1, extended the date to July 1, 2001; Acts 2001, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 7, §1, extended the date to July 1, 2004; Acts 2004, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 14, §1, extended the date to July 1, 2007; Acts 2006, No. 76, §1, extended the date to July 1, 2009; Acts 2008, No. 232, §1, extended the date to July 1, 2013; Acts 2012, No. 435, §1, extended the date to July 1, 2017.
LA Rev Stat § 51:1313 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§1313. Miscellaneous

RS 1313 - Miscellaneous  A. The provisions of this Chapter shall not affect the exemptions provided in Chapter 2 of Subtitle II of Title 47 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 for the sale, purchase, import, or storage of property for export or use out of state.  B. Any advertising program by a retailer or by or on behalf of the tax free shopping program shall not be subject to R.S. 47:304(F).  Acts 1988, No. 535, §1, eff. July 8, 1988; Acts 1992, No. 285, §2, eff. July 1, 1992; Acts 1997, No. 1291, §2; Acts 1998, No. 50, §1; Acts 2001 1st Ex. Sess., No. 7, §1; Acts 2004 1st Ex. Sess., No. 14, §1; Acts 2006, No. 76, §1; Acts 2008, No. 232, §1; Acts 2017, No. 318, §2, removed the termination date from Act No. 535 of the 1988 R.S. and placed it in R.S. 51:1301(D). NOTE: Acts 1988, No. 535, §3 provided for termination on July 1, 1992; Acts 1992, No. 285, §3, extended the date to July 1, 1997; Acts 1997, No. 1291, §2, extended the date to July 1, 1999; Acts 1998, No. 50, §1, extended the date to July 1, 2001; Acts 2001, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 7, §1, extended the date to July 1, 2004; Acts 2004, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 14, §1, extended the date to July 1, 2007; Acts 2006, No. 76, §1, extended the date to July 1, 2009; Acts 2008, No. 232, §1, extended the date to July 1, 2013; Acts 2012, No. 435, §1, extended the date to July 1, 2017.
LA Rev Stat § 51:1314 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§1314. Withdrawal from the program

RS 1314 - Withdrawal from the program  The commission shall provide for the orderly withdrawal of a participating local tax authority from a tax free shopping program on the first day of the third month following the receipt of written notification by the secretary of the enactment of an ordinance or resolution by a local tax authority withdrawing from the program. On that date, refunds of the sales tax of the withdrawing authority shall cease.  Acts 1988, No. 535, §1, eff. July 8, 1988; Acts 1992, No. 285, §2, eff. July 1, 1992; Acts 1997, No. 1291, §2; Acts 1998, No. 50, §1; Acts 2001 1st Ex. Sess., No. 7, §1; Acts 2004 1st Ex. Sess., No. 14, §1; Acts 2006, No. 76, §1; Acts 2008, No. 232, §1; Acts 2017, No. 318, §2, removed the termination date from Act No. 535 of the 1988 R.S. and placed it in R.S. 51:1301(D). NOTE: Acts 1988, No. 535, §3 provided for termination on July 1, 1992; Acts 1992, No. 285, §3, extended the date to July 1, 1997; Acts 1997, No. 1291, §2, extended the date to July 1, 1999; Acts 1998, No. 50, §1, extended the date to July 1, 2001; Acts 2001, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 7, §1, extended the date to July 1, 2004; Acts 2004, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 14, §1, extended the date to July 1, 2007; Acts 2006, No. 76, §1, extended the date to July 1, 2009; Acts 2008, No. 232, §1, extended the date to July 1, 2013; Acts 2012, No. 435, §1, extended the date to July 1, 2017.
LA Rev Stat § 51:1315 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§1315. Civil penalties

RS 1315 - Civil penalties  A. If a refund is unlawfully issued under the provisions of this Chapter and the circumstances indicate that the willful negligence of, or the intentional disregard of the rules and regulations by, a retailer or an international traveler substantially contributed to the unlawful refund, then there shall be imposed on the retailer or the international traveler a specific penalty of twenty-five percent of the unlawful refunds and the commission may exclude the retailer from the tax free shopping program.  B. If the circumstances indicate that an intent to defraud the state or the local tax authorities by a retailer or the international traveler substantially contributed to an unlawful refund, there shall be imposed a specific penalty of fifty percent of the unlawful refunds and the commission shall exclude the retailer from the tax free shopping program.  Acts 1988, No. 535, §1, eff. July 8, 1988; Acts 1992, No. 285, §2, eff. July 1, 1992; Acts 1997, No. 1291, §2; Acts 1998, No. 50, §1; Acts 2001 1st Ex. Sess., No. 7, §1; Acts 2004 1st Ex. Sess., No. 14, §1; Acts 2006, No. 76, §1; Acts 2008, No. 232, §1; Acts 2017, No. 318, §2, removed the termination date from Act No. 535 of the 1988 R.S. and placed it in R.S. 51:1301(D). NOTE: Acts 1988, No. 535, §3 provided for termination on July 1, 1992; Acts 1992, No. 285, §3, extended the date to July 1, 1997; Acts 1997, No. 1291, §2, extended the date to July 1, 1999; Acts 1998, No. 50, §1, extended the date to July 1, 2001; Acts 2001, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 7, §1, extended the date to July 1, 2004; Acts 2004, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 14, §1, extended the date to July 1, 2007; Acts 2006, No. 76, §1, extended the date to July 1, 2009; Acts 2008, No. 232, §1, extended the date to July 1, 2013; Acts 2012, No. 435, §1, extended the date to July 1, 2017.
LA Rev Stat § 51:1316 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§1316. Criminal penalty

RS 1316 - Criminal penalty  Any person who violates any provision of this Chapter shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars or shall be imprisoned for not more than one year, or both.  Acts 1988, No. 535, §1, eff. July 8, 1988; Acts 1992, No. 285, §2, eff. July 1, 1992; Acts 1997, No. 1291, §2; Acts 1998, No. 50, §1; Acts 2001 1st Ex. Sess., No. 7, §1; Acts 2004 1st Ex. Sess., No. 14, §1; Acts 2006, No. 76, §1; Acts 2008, No. 232, §1; Acts 2017, No. 318, §2, removed the termination date from Act No. 535 of the 1988 R.S. and placed it in R.S. 51:1301(D). NOTE: Acts 1988, No. 535, §3 provided for termination on July 1, 1992; Acts 1992, No. 285, §3, extended the date to July 1, 1997; Acts 1997, No. 1291, §2, extended the date to July 1, 1999; Acts 1998, No. 50, §1, extended the date to July 1, 2001; Acts 2001, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 7, §1, extended the date to July 1, 2004; Acts 2004, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 14, §1, extended the date to July 1, 2007; Acts 2006, No. 76, §1, extended the date to July 1, 2009; Acts 2008, No. 232, §1, extended the date to July 1, 2013; Acts 2012, No. 435, §1, extended the date to July 1, 2017.
LA Rev Stat § 51:1317 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§1317. Legislative findings and determinations

RS 1317 - Legislative findings and determinations A. Because the legislature recognizes the existence of an emerging industry with the fifty year old and above demographic, it finds that the state has a role and responsibility in developing Louisiana as a desirable place of residence for this age cohort. The legislature also recognizes that residents and tourists fifty years old and above spend a disproportionate amount of their disposable income on goods and services, which in turn creates new jobs. In addition, tax dollars generated from these incomes provide a boost to state and local economies. The legislature also finds that major aspects of this emerging industry are related directly to both tourism and economic development and that there should be a concerted effort by the state to focus on or serve the growing fifty year old and above market. B. Because the fifty year old and above demographic is a potential source of economic growth for Louisiana, the legislature determines it is necessary and essential to create the Encore Louisiana Commission to engage in developing, promoting, and marketing Louisiana as a destination for residents and tourists fifty years old and above. Acts 1999, No. 1099, §2; Acts 2009, No. 342, §3.
LA Rev Stat § 51:1318 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§1318. Creation of the Encore Louisiana Commission; domicile; composition; membership; officers; staff; expenses; terms; quorum

RS 1318 - Creation of the Encore Louisiana Commission; domicile; composition; membership; officers; staff; expenses; terms; quorum 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 the Department of 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 § 51:1319 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§1319. Commission responsibilities and duties

RS 1319 - Commission responsibilities and duties A. The commission shall have the following responsibilities: (1) Formulate, jointly with the office of the lieutenant governor, a strategic plan, or any modifications thereto, attraction and retention of persons fifty years old and above. (2) Monitor and evaluate guidelines for a designation program that recognizes Louisiana assets and developments attractive to residents and tourists fifty years old and above. (3) Approve a marketing or communication strategy to promote Louisiana as a location or destination for residents and tourists fifty years old and above. (4) Research, study, and develop plans and programs designed to assist state government, units of local government, private sector entities, and nonprofit entities in developing Louisiana as a destination for residents and tourists fifty years old and above. (5) Hold at least four regular meetings in a calendar year. Special meetings shall be held on the call of the chairman or upon request of a majority of the members. (6) Report annually to the legislature not later than the sixtieth calendar day prior to each regular session. B. The commission shall be authorized to do the following: (1) Establish innovative partnerships within and across public, private, and nonprofit sectors. (2) Adopt rules and regulations, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, for the regulation of its affairs and the conduct of its business. (3) Request that the head of any state agency detail any of the personnel of such agency to the commission to assist in carrying out the commission's duties. (4) Receive, administer, and comply with the conditions and requirements respecting any gift, grant, or donation of any property or money. (5) Purchase advertising, printed materials, promotional items, and informational publications and distribute such materials which assist in the promotion of Louisiana as a premier location for residents and tourists fifty years old and above. (6) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, exercise any and all other powers necessary to accomplish the purposes set forth herein. Acts 1999, No. 1099, §2; Acts 2003, No. 162, §2; Acts 2009, No. 342, §3.
LA Rev Stat § 51:1351 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§1351. Authority created; membership

RS 1351 - Authority created; membership  The Louisiana Nuclear and Space Authority, hereinafter referred to as authority, is hereby created and established, to consist of the treasurer, a member of the House of Representatives, to be appointed by the speaker thereof and a member of the Senate to be appointed by the lieutenant governor; one member of the Board of Commerce and Industry, appointed by said board; two members of the Board of Nuclear Energy, appointed by said Board; and one member appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the Senate for a term concurrent with the term of the governor making the appointment.  The members appointed by the Board of Commerce and Industry and the Board of Nuclear Energy shall serve at the pleasure of the respective boards appointing them and any vacancies in respect to the member appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the Senate, shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment.  The authority shall select a chairman and a secretary to perform the duties ordinarily performed by such officers. The authority shall be a body politic and corporate and shall be domiciled in the parish in which the state capitol is situated. A majority of the members of the authority shall constitute a quorum and a majority of such members may act on behalf of the authority.  Acts 1968, No. 605, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 51:1352 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§1352. Director and personnel

RS 1352 - Director and personnel  The authority shall have power to appoint a director and to employ such additional technical and clerical personnel as may be necessary.  Acts 1968, No. 605, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 51:1354 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§1354. Engineering services

RS 1354 - Engineering services  At the request of the authority, engineering services for such authority shall be performed by the Department of Public Works and all other state agencies shall upon request by the authority render assistance within their respective functions.  Acts 1968, No. 605, §4.
LA Rev Stat § 51:1361 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§1361. Definitions

RS 1361 - Definitions  When used in this Chapter:  (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.  (3) "Office" means the office of broadband and connectivity.  (4) "Person" means any natural or juridical person, including corporations.  Acts 2020, 2nd Ex. Sess., No. 24, §3, see Act.
LA Rev Stat § 51:1362 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§1362. The office of broadband and connectivity

RS 1362 - The office of broadband and connectivity  A. There is hereby created within the office of the governor the office of broadband and connectivity. The head of the office shall be the executive director of broadband and connectivity who shall be appointed by the governor to serve at his pleasure. The appointment shall be subject to Senate confirmation.  B. The executive director shall employ necessary staff to carry out the duties and functions of the office as provided in this Chapter, or as otherwise provided by law.  C. On or before February first of each year, the executive director shall prepare and submit to the governor, the House Committee on Commerce, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and International Affairs, and the Joint Legislative Committee on Technology and Cybersecurity, a comprehensive report to include, at a minimum, the following information:  (1) Activities undertaken by the office during the previous year.  (2) Data concerning broadband and other connectivity services in this state and expansion and deployment of these services.  (3) An assessment of the current availability and accessibility of broadband and other connectivity services in the state.  (4) A mapping initiative to identify availability of broadband to every home and business in the state.  (5) Availability and description of public or private grants available for the expansion or enhancement of broadband services and other connectivity services in the state.  (6) Recommendations for legislative proposals.  (7) Identification of resources to assist the office in performing its functions and duties.  D. The governor shall direct that all state agencies provide the executive director with assistance in advancing the purpose of the office and assure that the activities of the office are fully coordinated with the activities of state agencies providing related services.  Acts 2020, 2nd Ex. Sess., No. 24, §3, see Act.
LA Rev Stat § 51:1363 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§1363. Functions, powers, and duties

RS 1363 - Functions, powers, and duties  The office of broadband 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.
LA Rev Stat § 51:1364 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§1364. Contract authority

RS 1364 - Contract authority  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, 2nd Ex. Sess., No. 24, §3, see Act.
LA Rev Stat § 51:1365 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§1365. Termination

RS 1365 - Termination  The provisions of this Chapter shall terminate at twelve o'clock midnight on June 30, 2023, and shall thereafter have no effect.  Acts 2020, 2nd Ex. Sess., No. 24, §3, see Act.
LA Rev Stat § 51:1366 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§1366. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 428, §3, eff. July 1, 2005.

RS 1366 - Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 428, §3, eff. July 1, 2005.
LA Rev Stat § 51:1367 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§1367. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 428, §3, eff. July 1, 2005.

RS 1367 - Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 428, §3, eff. July 1, 2005.