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LA Rev Stat § 51:2242 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§2242. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1409, §4, eff. Aug. 1, 1997.

RS 2242 - Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1409, §4, eff. Aug. 1, 1997.
LA Rev Stat § 51:2243 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§2243. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1409, §4, eff. Aug. 1, 1997.

RS 2243 - Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1409, §4, eff. Aug. 1, 1997.
LA Rev Stat § 51:2244 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§2244. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1409, §4, eff. Aug. 1, 1997.

RS 2244 - Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1409, §4, eff. Aug. 1, 1997.
LA Rev Stat § 51:2245 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§2245. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1409, §4, eff. Aug. 1, 1997.

RS 2245 - Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1409, §4, eff. Aug. 1, 1997.
LA Rev Stat § 51:2246 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§2246. Plans to eliminate imbalance among employees permitted

RS 2246 - Plans to eliminate imbalance among employees permitted 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 § 51:2247 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§2247. Public accommodations, resorts, amusements; discriminatory practices prohibited

RS 2247 - Public accommodations, resorts, amusements; discriminatory practices prohibited   Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, it is a discriminatory practice 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 of race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, disability, as defined in R.S. 51:2232, or national origin.  Acts 1988, No. 886, §1; Acts 1993, No. 820, §9.
LA Rev Stat § 51:2248 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§2248. Advertisement of accommodations, goods, services

RS 2248 - Advertisement of accommodations, goods, services   It shall be an unlawful practice for a person, directly or indirectly, to publish, circulate, issue, display, mail, or cause to be published, circulated, issued, displayed, or mailed, a written, printed, oral, or visual communication, notice, or advertisement which indicates that the goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, and accommodations of a place of public accommodation, resort, or amusement shall be refused, withheld from, or denied an individual on account of his race, color, religion, disability, as defined in R.S. 51:2232, or national origin, or that the patronage of or presence at a place of public accommodations, resort, or amusement of an individual on account of his race, color, religion, disability, as defined in R.S. 51:2232, or national origin is objectionable, unwelcome, unacceptable, or undesirable.  Acts 1988, No. 886, §1; Acts 1993, No. 820, §9.
LA Rev Stat § 51:2249 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§2249. Repealed by Acts 1991, No. 527, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.

RS 2249 - Repealed by Acts 1991, No. 527, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
LA Rev Stat § 51:2250 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§2250. Repealed by Acts 1991, No. 527, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.

RS 2250 - Repealed by Acts 1991, No. 527, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
LA Rev Stat § 51:2251 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§2251. Repealed by Acts 1991, No. 527, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.

RS 2251 - Repealed by Acts 1991, No. 527, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
LA Rev Stat § 51:2252 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§2252. Repealed by Acts 1991, No. 527, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.

RS 2252 - Repealed by Acts 1991, No. 527, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
LA Rev Stat § 51:2253 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§2253. Repealed by Acts 1991, No. 527, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.

RS 2253 - Repealed by Acts 1991, No. 527, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
LA Rev Stat § 51:2254 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§2254. Unlawful financial practices

RS 2254 - Unlawful financial practices   It shall be an unlawful practice for a financial institution or an individual employed by or acting on behalf of a financial institution:   (1) To discriminate against an individual because of the race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, as defined in R.S. 51:2232, or age of the individual or the present or prospective owner, tenant, or occupant of the immovable property or of a member, stockholder, director, officer, employee, or representative of any of these, in the granting, withholding, extending, modifying, or renewing of rates, terms, conditions, privileges, or other provisions of financial assistance or in the extension of services in connection therewith.  (2) To use a form of application for financial assistance or to make or keep a record or inquiry in connection with applications for financial assistance which indicates directly or indirectly a limitation, specification, or discrimination, as to race, creed, color, religion, disability, as defined in R.S. 51:2232, or national origin, or an intent to make such a limitation, specification, or discrimination.  (3) To discriminate by refusing to give full recognition, because of sex, to the income of each spouse or the total income and expenses of both spouses where both spouses become or are prepared to become joint or several obligors in real estate transactions.  Acts 1988, No. 886, §1; Acts 1993, No. 820, §9.
LA Rev Stat § 51:2255 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§2255. Unlawful practices in connection with credit transactions; exceptions

RS 2255 - Unlawful practices in connection with credit transactions; exceptions  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 § 51:2256 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§2256. Conspiracy to violate human rights and discrimination laws

RS 2256 - Conspiracy to violate human rights and discrimination laws  It shall be an unlawful practice for an employer as defined in R.S. 23:302 to conspire: (1) To retaliate or discriminate in any manner against a person because he has opposed a practice declared unlawful by this Chapter or by Chapter 3-A of Title 23 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, or because he has made a charge, filed a complaint, testified, assisted, or participated in any manner in any investigation, proceeding, or hearing under this Chapter or by Chapter 3-A of Title 23 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950. (2) To aid, abet, incite, compel, or coerce a person to engage in any of the acts or practices declared unlawful by this Chapter or by Chapter 3-A of Title 23 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950. (3) To obstruct or prevent a person from complying with the provisions of this Chapter or by Chapter 3-A of Title 23 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 or any order issued thereunder. (4) To resist, prevent, impede, or interfere with the commission, or any of its members or representatives, in the lawful performance of duty under this Chapter or by Chapter 3-A of Title 23 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950. Acts 1988, No. 886, §1; Acts 2014, No. 756, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 51:2258 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§2258. Conciliation agreements; violation unlawful

RS 2258 - Conciliation agreements; violation unlawful  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 § 51:2259 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§2259. Notice and hearing; procedure

RS 2259 - Notice and hearing; procedure  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 § 51:2260 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§2260. Documentary evidence; effect

RS 2260 - Documentary evidence; effect  The production of a written, printed, or visual communication, advertisement, or other form of publication, or a written inquiry, record, or other document purporting to have been made by an individual shall be prima facie evidence in a proceeding under this Chapter that it was authorized by the individual. Acts 1988, No. 886, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 51:2262 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§2262. Investigations; powers; confidential nature of records

RS 2262 - Investigations; powers; confidential nature of records  A. In connection with an investigation of a complaint filed under this Chapter, the commission or its designated representative at any reasonable time may request access to premises, records, and documents relevant to the complaint and the right to examine, photograph, and copy evidence. B. Every person subject to this Chapter shall:  (1) Make and keep records relevant to the determination of whether unlawful practices have been or are being committed. (2) Preserve such records for relevant periods. (3) Make such reports therefrom as the commission shall prescribe by regulation or order, after public hearing, as reasonable, necessary, or appropriate for the enforcement of this Chapter or the regulations or orders thereunder. C. The commission, by regulation, shall require each person subject to this Chapter which controls an apprenticeship or other training program to keep all records reasonably necessary to carry out the purpose of the Chapter, including, but not limited to, a list of applicants who wish to participate in such program, including the chronological order in which applications were received, and to furnish to the commission upon request a detailed description of the manner in which persons are selected to participate in the apprenticeship or other training programs. D. A person who believes that the application to it of a regulation or order issued under this Section would result in undue hardship may apply to the commission for an exemption from the application of the regulation or order. If the commission finds that the application of the regulation or order to the person in question would impose an undue hardship, the commission may grant appropriate relief. E. To avoid undue burdens on persons subject to this Chapter, records and reports required by the commission under this Section shall conform as near as may be to similar records and reports required by federal law and the laws of other states and to customary recordkeeping practice.  F. It is unlawful for a commissioner or employee of the commission to make public with respect to a particular person, without his consent, information obtained by the commission pursuant to its authority under this Section except as reasonably necessary to the conduct of a proceeding under this Chapter. G. If a person fails to permit access, examination, photographing, or copying or fails to make, keep, or preserve records or make reports in accordance with this Section, the district court for the parish in which such person is found, resides, or has his principal place of business, upon application of the commission, may issue an order requiring compliance. Acts 1988, No. 886, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 51:2263 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§2263. Subpoenas; issuance; enforcement

RS 2263 - Subpoenas; issuance; enforcement  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 § 51:2264 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§2264. Civil remedies for injunction and damages

RS 2264 - Civil remedies for injunction and damages  Any person deeming himself injured by any alleged violation of the provisions of this Chapter shall have a civil cause of action in district court to enjoin further violations and to recover the actual damages sustained by him, together with the costs of court and a reasonable fee for his attorney of record, all of which shall be in addition to any other remedies contained in this Chapter. Acts 1988, No. 886, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 51:2265 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§2265. Judicial review

RS 2265 - Judicial review  Judicial review of action by the commission may be sought in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act. Acts 1988, No. 886, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 51:2301 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§2301. Short Title

RS 2301 - Short Title  This Chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Louisiana Economic Development Act."  Acts 1988, No. 888, §1, eff. July 21, 1988.
LA Rev Stat § 51:2306 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§2306. Reports; tax incentives administered by the Department of Economic Development

RS 2306 - Reports; tax incentives administered by the Department of Economic Development Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the secretary of the Department of Economic Development shall report to the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget information concerning the granting and denial of tax credits and rebates, hereinafter referred to as "tax incentives", administered by the department authorized under this Title. On January thirtieth of each year, the secretary shall transmit to the members of the committee a list of the recipients of each tax incentive, as well as a list of applicants denied tax incentives, over the most recently concluded calendar year. The report shall contain the name and primary place of business of each applicant. Acts 2011, No. 407, §2, eff. July 5, 2011; Acts 2011, No. 415, §2, eff. July 11, 2011; Acts 2011, No. 416, §2, eff. July 1, 2011.
LA Rev Stat § 51:2312.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§2312.1. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 726, §2, eff. July 9, 1997.

RS 2312.1 - Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 726, §2, eff. July 9, 1997.
LA Rev Stat § 51:2313 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§2313. Examination by commissioner of financial institutions and audits by independent certified public accountants and by the legislative auditor

RS 2313 - Examination by commissioner of financial institutions and audits by independent certified public accountants and by the legislative auditor All programs of the corporation shall be subject to examination by the commissioner of financial institutions and audit by the legislative auditor, but the corporation shall not be deemed to be a banking organization nor be required to pay a fee for any such supervision or examination. The books and records of the corporation shall be audited annually by an independent certified public accountant firm. Acts 1989, No. 33, §1; Acts 1992, No. 1136, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1994.
LA Rev Stat § 51:2314 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§2314. Qualified state development company

RS 2314 - Qualified state development company  A. The corporation may establish a nonprofit corporation to qualify as a state development company to engage in cooperative endeavors with the federal government for the purposes of participating in loan programs authorized in 15 U.S.C. 695 et seq. B. The nonprofit corporation established pursuant to this Section may engage in cooperative endeavors with the federal government for the purposes of participating in any other federal loan program for which it may become eligible. C. The members of the board of directors for the Louisiana Economic Development Corporation may also serve as board members for the nonprofit corporation established pursuant to this Section. Acts 1990, No. 210, §1, eff. July 2, 1990.
LA Rev Stat § 51:2315 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§2315. Louisiana Economic Development Fund

RS 2315 - Louisiana Economic Development Fund  A. There is hereby established within the state treasury a fund to be known as the "Louisiana Economic Development Fund". All monies received by the corporation shall be deposited to the account of the Louisiana Economic Development Fund. Monies received by the corporation pursuant to R.S. 47:318(A) shall be used solely for Louisiana Economic Development - Debt Service and State Commitments.  B. All monies received or appropriated to such fund shall remain in the fund and shall not be returned to the state general fund at the end of any fiscal year.  C.(1) The monies in the Louisiana Economic Development Fund shall be invested by the treasurer in the same manner as monies in the state general fund.  (2) All interest earned on monies from the fund so invested by the state treasurer shall be deposited in the Louisiana Economic Development Fund.  Acts 1991, No. 34, §1, eff. July 1, 1991; Acts 2003, No. 1107, §1, eff. July 2, 2003; Acts 2012, No. 834, §13, eff. July 1, 2012; Acts 2018, No. 612, §17, eff. July 1, 2020; Acts 2019, No. 404, §§1, 12, eff. July 1, 2020.
LA Rev Stat § 51:2316 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§2316. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 325, §1, eff. July 1, 2014.

RS 2316 - Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 325, §1, eff. July 1, 2014.
LA Rev Stat § 51:2317 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§2317. Application fees and origination fees

RS 2317 - Application fees and origination fees  The corporation, through the secretary, may charge application fees and other fees as necessary to cover costs associated with administering its programs in a manner consistent with the financial and economic benefits and risks of the programs to the state. Adoption of such charges shall be published in the Louisiana Register in conformance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act.  Acts 1992, No. 1136, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1994; Acts 1997, No. 827, §1; Acts 2015, No. 361, §3, eff. July 1, 2015.
LA Rev Stat § 51:2318 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§2318. Laws applicable to the corporation

RS 2318 - Laws applicable to the corporation The corporation shall be subject to the Public Records Law, except when proprietary information is involved, the Open Meetings Law, the Bond Validation Procedures Law, the Administrative Procedure Act, and the Code of Governmental Ethics. Acts 1992, No. 1136, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1994.
LA Rev Stat § 51:2319 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§2319. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 1034, §3.

RS 2319 - Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 1034, §3.
LA Rev Stat § 51:2320 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§2320. Appropriations; warrants; records

RS 2320 - Appropriations; warrants; records Funds made available to the corporation by the legislature shall be used solely for the programs and purposes otherwise provided for in this Chapter. The corporation shall keep books showing from whom any money is received and for what purpose, and to whom any money is paid and for what purpose. It shall keep in its file vouchers or receipts for all money paid out. Acts 1992, No. 1136, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1994.
LA Rev Stat § 51:2320.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§2320.1. Conflict of interest prohibited; recusal; exceptions

RS 2320.1 - Conflict of interest prohibited; recusal; exceptions  A. No member of the corporation, employee thereof, or employee of the Department of Economic Development who is provided as staff to the corporation shall either directly or indirectly be a party to or be in any manner interested in any contract or agreement with the corporation for any matter, cause, or thing whatsoever by reason whereof any liability or indebtedness shall in any way be created against such corporation. If any contract or agreement shall be made in violation of the provisions of this Section the same shall be null and void and no action shall be maintained thereon against the corporation.  B.(1) The prohibition described in Subsection A of this Section shall not apply to a member of the corporation or an employee thereof if the respective member recuses himself from voting on the otherwise prohibited contract or agreement.  (2) Any member of the corporation who recuses himself from voting pursuant to the provisions of this Subsection shall also be prohibited from participating in any discussion or debate with respect to the otherwise prohibited contract or agreement.  Acts 1992, No. 1136, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1994; Acts 2018, No. 308, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 51:2320.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§2320.2. Exemption from taxation

RS 2320.2 - Exemption from taxation The effectuation of the authorized purposes of the corporation shall and will be in all respects for the benefit of the people of the state of Louisiana, for the alleviation of their economic and social distress, and for the improvement of their welfare; and since the corporation will, as a government instrumentality of the state, be performing essential governmental functions in effectuating such purposes, the funds, bonds or other evidences of indebtedness issued by the corporation, their transfer and the income therefrom, including any profits made on the sale thereof, shall at all times be free from taxation within the state of Louisiana. Acts 1992, No. 1136, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1994.