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LA Rev Stat § 51:3104 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§3104. Designation of banking development districts; application

RS 3104 - Designation of banking development districts; application A. A local government, in conjunction with a financial institution, may submit an application, on a form prescribed by the commissioner, to the commissioner for the designation of a banking development district within a specified geographic area. B. A financial institution may apply to open a branch in the banking development district at the time the local government submits an application for the designation of such a district. Acts 2007, No. 255, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 51:3105 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§3105. Determination

RS 3105 - Determination A. No later than the ninety-first day after the date an application for the designation of a banking development district is submitted, the commissioner shall make a determination regarding whether to approve the application. B. If the commissioner approves the application, he shall notify: (1) The local government requesting the district. (2) Any financial institution which will be located in the district. (3) The secretary of the Department of Economic Development. (4) The treasurer of the state of Louisiana. Acts 2007, No. 255, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 51:3106 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§3106. Banking district depository

RS 3106 - Banking district depository A. The governing body of a local government in which a banking development district has been designated under R.S. 51:3105 may, by resolution, designate a financial institution located in the district as a banking district depository for purposes of R.S. 39:1220 regardless of whether the financial institution is designated as a state depository. All existing financial institutions operating in an area that becomes designated as a banking development district shall be eligible to be designated as a banking district depository for the purposes of this Chapter. B. A resolution adopted under Subsection A must specify the maximum amount that may be kept on deposit with the banking district depository. Acts 2007, No. 255, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 51:3107 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§3107. Deposit of public funds by local government

RS 3107 - Deposit of public funds by local government A. A local government may deposit public funds with a financial institution designated as a banking district depository. B. Subject to an agreement between the governing body and the banking district depository, public funds deposited in the banking district depository may earn a fixed interest rate that is at or below the financial institution's posted two year certificate of deposit rate. The terms of the agreement must be specified in the resolution adopted under R.S. 51:3106. Acts 2007, No. 255, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 51:3108 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§3108. Deposit of public funds by state

RS 3108 - Deposit of public funds by state A. The treasurer may deposit public funds with a financial institution designated as a banking district depository. B. Subject to an agreement between the treasurer and the banking district depository, public funds deposited in the banking district depository may earn a fixed interest rate that is at or below the financial institution's posted two year certificate of deposit rate. Acts 2007, No. 255, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 51:3109 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§3109. Tax abatement

RS 3109 - Tax abatement 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 § 51:3112 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§3112. Eligibility requirements

RS 3112 - Eligibility requirements A. A business shall be eligible to participate in the program if it determines all of the following requirements are met: (1) The business is relocating a headquarters to the state, or is expanding a headquarters in the state. (2) The secretary determines that participation in the program will be a significant factor in a highly competitive site selection situation to encourage the business to relocate or expand the headquarters in the state. (3) The secretary determines that securing the project will result in a significant positive economic benefit to the state. (4) Relocation or expansion of the headquarters will create a minimum of twenty-five headquarters jobs. B. No business engaged in gaming or gambling shall be eligible for the program. Acts 2012, No. 503, §1, eff. July 1, 2012.
LA Rev Stat § 51:3113 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§3113. Application; recommendation; approval

RS 3113 - Application; recommendation; approval A. At the invitation of the secretary, a business may apply for participation in the program by submitting to the department certified statements and substantiating documents as the department may require. B. Upon determining the business meets the eligibility requirements of R.S. 51:3112, the secretary may request approval by the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget of a contract providing for such participation on terms and conditions specified by the secretary. C. No new contract shall be approved on or after July 1, 2017. Acts 2012, No. 503, §1, eff. July 1, 2012.
LA Rev Stat § 51:3115 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§3115. Rules

RS 3115 - Rules The department may promulgate rules and regulations after approval by the House Committee on Ways and Means and the Senate Committee on Revenue and Fiscal Affairs meeting jointly within sixty days of publication of such rules and regulations in the Louisiana Register. Acts 2012, No. 503, §1, eff. July 1, 2012; Acts 2013, No. 220, §24, eff. June 11, 2013.
LA Rev Stat § 51:3131 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§3131. Purpose

RS 3131 - Purpose The provisions of this Chapter establish the office of international commerce within the Department of Economic Development to serve as the authority on behalf of the state to advance the state's international commerce economic sector. The office of international commerce shall achieve this objective by utilizing the state's public and private resources to strategically develop and enhance Louisiana's participation and competitiveness in international commerce, by attracting foreign and domestic investment and trade related corporate business into the state, and by developing manufacturing, corporate, and service business activity based upon Louisiana's trade economy. Acts 2012, No. 687, §2, eff. June 7, 2012.
LA Rev Stat § 51:3133 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§3133. Office of international commerce

RS 3133 - Office of international commerce A. The office of international commerce is hereby created as an office within the Department of Economic Development. B. The office shall include the secretary, the executive director of international commerce, staff of the department assigned to the office, the board, any advisory subcommittee appointed by the chairman of the board, and staff of the board and any advisory subcommittee. Acts 2012, No. 687, §2, eff. June 7, 2012.
LA Rev Stat § 51:3134 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§3134. Powers and duties of the secretary and executive director

RS 3134 - Powers and duties of the secretary and executive director A. The secretary shall administer and enforce the provisions of this Chapter relating to duties and activities of the office, the board, and advisory subcommittees of the board. B. The secretary may execute partnerships, joint ventures, memoranda of understanding, cooperative endeavors, or other similar relationships with local, state, or federal public entities, foreign governments, nongovernmental organizations, or private entities and business interests to implement the master plan. Such state public entities shall include but are not limited to the following: the Department of Transportation and Development, the Department of Agriculture and Forestry, and the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism. C. The executive director of the office of international commerce shall report directly to the secretary. D. The secretary and the executive director shall represent the board in all matters. E. The secretary and the executive director shall represent the policy and viewpoints of the office at foreign, state, regional, and local levels. Acts 2012, No. 687, §2, eff. June 7, 2012.
LA Rev Stat § 51:3138 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§3138. Exceptions

RS 3138 - Exceptions A. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, nothing in this Chapter shall be construed to affect the Port Construction and Development Priority Program, R.S. 34:3451 et seq. B. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, nothing in this Chapter shall be construed to affect the Airport Construction and Development Priority Program, R.S. 2:801 et seq. Acts 2012, No. 687, §2, eff. June 7, 2012.
LA Rev Stat § 51:3141 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§3141. Scope and purpose

RS 3141 - Scope and purpose  A. The purposes of this Part are the following:  (1) To create a registration and assurance mechanism for home service contract providers in this state.  (2) To encourage innovation in the marketing and development of more economical and effective means of providing services under home service contracts while placing the risk of innovation on the providers rather than on consumers.  (3) To permit and encourage fair and effective competition among different systems of providing and paying for these services.  B. The following shall be exempt from this Chapter:  (1) Warranties as defined in this Chapter.  (2) Maintenance-only agreements as defined in this Chapter.  (3) Service contracts sold or offered for sale to persons other than consumers.  (4) Contracts sold or offered for sale on a single new item of property at the time of the sale of the property, or within one year of the date of the sale, which guarantee the performance of the service, repair, replacement, or maintenance of the property or guarantee to indemnify for the service, repair, replacement, or maintenance of a single item of residential property.  Acts 2015, No. 161, §1, eff. Jan. 11, 2016.
LA Rev Stat § 51:3142 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§3142. Definitions

RS 3142 - Definitions  As used in this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the following words and phrases shall be defined as follows:  (1) "Administrator" means the person who is responsible for the administration of the home service contract or the home service contract plan or who is responsible for any submission required by this Chapter.  (2) "Consumer" means a natural person who buys, other than for purposes of resale, any corporeal movable property that is distributed in commerce and that is normally used for personal, family, or household purposes and not for business or research purposes.  (3) "Home service contract" means a contract or agreement for a separately stated consideration for any duration to perform the service, repair, replacement, or maintenance of property or indemnification for service, repair, replacement, or maintenance, for the operational or structural failure of any residential property due to a defect in materials, workmanship, inherent defect, or normal wear and tear, with or without additional provisions for incidental payment or indemnity under limited circumstances. A home service contract may provide for the service, repair, replacement, or maintenance of property for damage resulting from power surges or interruption and accidental damage from handling and may provide for leak or repair coverage to house roofing systems. A home service contract is not insurance in this state or otherwise regulated under any provision of the Louisiana Insurance Code.  (4) "Maintenance-only agreement" means a contract of limited duration that provides only for scheduled maintenance and does not include repair or replacement.  (5) "Person" means an individual, partnership, corporation, incorporated or unincorporated association, joint stock company, reciprocal, syndicate, or any similar entity or combination of entities acting in concert.  (6) "Provider" means a person who is contractually obligated to provide the services or indemnification under a home service contract.  (7) "Provider fee" means the consideration paid for a home service contract.  (8) "Service contract holder" or "contract holder" means a person who is the purchaser or holder of a home service contract.  (9) "Warranty" means a warranty made solely by the manufacturer, importer, or seller of property or services, including builders on new home construction, without consideration, that is not negotiated or separated from the sale of the product and is incidental to the sale of the product, that guarantees indemnity for defective parts, mechanical or electrical breakdown, labor, or other remedial measures, such as repair or replacement of the property, or repetition of services.  Acts 2015, No. 161, §1, eff. Jan. 11, 2016.
LA Rev Stat § 51:3144 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§3144. Required disclosures; service contracts

RS 3144 - Required disclosures; service contracts  A. Each home service contract marketed, sold, offered for sale, issued, made, proposed to be made, or administered in this state shall be written, printed, or typed in clear, understandable language that is easy to read and shall disclose the requirements set forth in this Section, as applicable.  B. Every home service contract shall contain all the following information:  (1) The name and address of the provider and shall identify any administrator if different from the provider.  (2) The name of the service contract seller and name of the service contract holder to the extent that the name of the service contract holder has been furnished to the service contract provider. The identities of parties are not required to be preprinted on the service contract and may be added to the service contract at the time of sale.  (3) The total purchase price and the terms under which the service contract is sold. The purchase price is not required to be preprinted on the service contract and may be negotiated at the time of sale with the service contract holder.  (4) The existence of any deductible amount, if applicable.  (5) The goods and services to be provided and any limitations, exceptions, or exclusions.  (6) Any restrictions governing the transferability of the service contract, if applicable.  (7) The terms, restrictions, or conditions governing cancellation of the service contract prior to the termination or expiration date of the service contract by either the provider or the service contract holder. The provider of the service contract shall mail a written notice to the contract holder at the last known address of the service contract holder contained in the records of the provider at least fifteen days prior to cancellation by the provider. Prior notice is not required if the reason for cancellation is nonpayment of the provider fee, a material misrepresentation by the service contract holder to the provider, or a substantial breach of duties by the service contract holder relating to the covered product or its use. The notice shall state the effective date of the cancellation and the reason for the cancellation.  (8) The obligations and duties of the service contract holder, including but not limited to the duty to protect against any further damage and any requirement to follow an owner's manual.  (9) Whether or not the service contract provides for or excludes consequential damages or preexisting conditions, if applicable. Service contracts may, but are not required to, cover damage resulting from rust, corrosion, or damage caused by a noncovered part or system.  (10) If prior approval of repair work is required, the procedure for obtaining prior approval and for making a claim, including a toll-free telephone number for claim service and a procedure for obtaining emergency repairs performed outside of normal business hours.  Acts 2015, No. 161, §§1, 3(A), eff. Jan. 11, 2016.
LA Rev Stat § 51:3145 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§3145. Consumer's right to cancel

RS 3145 - Consumer's right to cancel  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 § 51:3146 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§3146. Prohibited acts

RS 3146 - Prohibited acts  A. A provider shall not use in its name the words "insurance", "casualty", "surety", "mutual", or any other words descriptive of the insurance, casualty, or surety business or a name deceptively similar to the name or description of any insurance or surety corporation, or to the name of any other provider. The word "guaranty" or similar word may be used by a provider. A provider shall include in its home service contracts a statement in substantially the following form: "This agreement is not an insurance contract."  B. A provider or its representative shall not in its home service contracts or literature make, permit, or cause to be made any false or misleading statement, or deliberately omit any material statement that would be considered misleading if omitted.  Acts 2015, No. 161, §§1, 3(A), eff. Jan. 11, 2016.
LA Rev Stat § 51:3151 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§3151. DNA testing kits; notice to user

RS 3151 - DNA testing kits; notice to user  A. Any company selling kits for DNA testing for any purpose shall provide the user of such kit with notice in a concise and easy-to-read manner informing the user of all of the following to the extent they apply to the DNA testing kit being provided by the company:  (1) Whether the user's DNA may be used for scientific research or analysis unrelated to the service that was purchased, and whether express consent is required for such research or analysis.  (2) Information on the nature of the scientific research and analysis unrelated to the service that was purchased that may be conducted with the user's DNA.  (3) Whether the user has the option to withhold consent to the use of his DNA for scientific research or analysis unrelated to the service that was purchased.  (4)(a) Whether the user's DNA may be shared with a third party for a purpose unrelated to the service that was purchased.  (b) Whether the user's DNA may be sold to a third party for any purpose.  (5) Whether the user has the ability to have his DNA destroyed by the company upon his request.  (6) A statement as to whether the user relinquishes ownership of his DNA by submitting his DNA for testing.  B. The company shall provide to the user the notices required in Subsection A of this Section through either of the following methods:  (1) A website or mobile application, if the user is required to access the website or mobile application in order to obtain the DNA testing service that was purchased.  (2) Through a written notice included in the box in which the testing kit is provided.  C. The provisions of this Section shall not apply to a company that utilizes the DNA only for the testing service purchased, and does not provide the DNA or the test results to a third person for another use or purpose.  Acts 2018, No. 571, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 51:3152 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§3152. Violations; penalty

RS 3152 - Violations; penalty  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 § 51:3161 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§3161. Scope and purpose; exemptions

RS 3161 - Scope and purpose; exemptions  A. The purposes of this Chapter are the following:  (1) To create a registration and assurance mechanism for motor vehicle service contract providers in this state.  (2) To encourage innovation in the marketing and development of more economical and effective means of providing services under motor vehicle service contracts while placing the risk of innovation on the providers rather than on consumers.  (3) To permit and encourage fair and effective competition among different systems of providing and paying for these services.  B. The following shall be exempt from this Chapter:  (1) Warranties as defined in this Chapter.  (2) Maintenance-only agreements as defined in this Chapter.  (3) Service contracts sold or offered for sale to persons other than consumers.  (4) Service contracts sold or offered for sale on a single item of property sold at the time of sale of the property or within a year of the date of sale.  (5) A vehicle mechanical breakdown insurance policy or vehicle component coverage contract offered by a vehicle mechanical breakdown insurer in compliance with the applicable provisions of Title 22 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950.  (6) Tire and wheel coverage sold by a retailer as a part of a service package in concert with the sale of one or more tires or one or more wheels in compliance with the applicable provisions of Title 22 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950.  C. The types of agreements referred to in Paragraphs (B)(1) through (4) of this Section are not insurance in this state and shall be exempt from any provision of the Louisiana Insurance Code.  Acts 2018, No. 592, §2, eff. Feb. 1, 2019.