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LA Rev Stat § 45:798 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§798. Standards established by department of public safety

RS 798 - Standards established by department of public safety On or before January 1, 1975, the department of public safety shall establish technical and operational standards for the development of basic and sophisticated systems.  Added by Acts 1974, No. 94, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 45:799 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§799. Submission of plans

RS 799 - Submission of plans A. On or before January 1, 1976, all public agencies shall submit tentative plans for the establishment of a system required by this Chapter to the public utility or utilities providing public telephone service within the respective jurisdiction of each public agency. A copy of each such plan shall be filed with the department of public safety.  B. On or before January 1, 1977, all public agencies shall submit final plans for the establishment of the system to such utilities, and shall make arrangements with such utilities according to the provisions of their duly filed tariffs for the implementation of the planned emergency telephone system no later than January 1, 1978. A copy of the plan required by this subsection shall be filed with the department of public safety.  C. If any public agency has implemented or is a part of a system required by this Chapter on a deadline specified in Subsection A or B such public agency shall submit in lieu of the tentative or final plan a report describing the system and stating its operational date.  D. Plans filed pursuant to Subsections A and B shall conform to minimum standards established pursuant to R.S. 45:798.  Added by Acts 1974, No. 94, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 45:800 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§800. Enforcement

RS 800 - Enforcement The department of public safety through the State of Louisiana may commence judicial proceedings to enforce compliance by any public agency or public safety with the provisions of this Chapter. The department of public safety through the State of Louisiana may commence proceedings before the Louisiana Public Service Commission against any public utility providing telephone service to enforce compliance by such public utility with the provisions of its duly filed tariffs.  Added by Acts 1974, No. 94, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 45:801 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§801. Cooperative agreements; mandatory

RS 801 - Cooperative agreements; mandatory In implementing systems pursuant to this Chapter, all public agencies in a single system shall annually enter into a joint powers agreement or any other form of written cooperative agreement which is applicable when need arises on a day to day basis. In addition, such agreements shall be entered into between public agencies and public safety agencies which are part of different systems but whose jurisdictional boundaries are contiguous. The agreements shall provide that, once an emergency unit is dispatched in response to a request through the system, such unit shall render its services to the requesting party without regard to whether the unit is operating outside its normal jurisdictional boundaries. Copies of the annual agreement shall be filed with the department of public safety. Commencing with the year 1978, all such agreements shall be so filed prior to the 31st day of January. The department of public safety shall commence judicial proceedings to enforce compliance with the provisions of this section where a public agency or public safety agency has failed to timely enter into such agreement or file copies thereof.  Added by Acts 1974, No. 94, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 45:802 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§802. Report to legislature

RS 802 - Report to legislature At least thirty days prior to 1975, 1976 and 1977 regular sessions of the legislature, the department of public safety shall report to the appropriate standing committee or committees of each house of the legislature the progress in the implementation of the systems required by this Chapter. Such reports may contain recommendations for additional legislation.  Added by Acts 1974, No. 94, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 45:803 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§803. Repealed by Acts 1999, No. 1164, §6.

RS 803 - Repealed by Acts 1999, No. 1164, §6.
LA Rev Stat § 45:804 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§804. Appropriation of funds by legislature; implementation of systems

RS 804 - Appropriation of funds by legislature; implementation of systems During the 1977 regular session or any session prior thereto, the legislature, after reviewing all reports required by this Chapter, shall enact legislation and appropriate such funds as are necessary to enable local public agencies to implement systems required by the provisions of this Chapter including tariff charges in connection therewith. If the legislature fails to enact such legislation and appropriate such funds during the 1977 regular session, then the provisions of this Chapter shall become and remain inoperative until such legislation is enacted and funds appropriated. The dates specified for the implementation of a system, or the performance of any other duty, required by the provisions of this Chapter to be performed after 1977 shall be respectively postponed by the number of years elapsing between 1975 and the year in which the legislature appropriates such funds. It is the intent of the legislature that, if legislation providing necessary funds to local public agencies to carry out the requirements of this Chapter is enacted after the 1977 regular session of the legislature, then the time schedules specified in this Chapter shall be advanced by the number of years required for the legislature to subsequently appropriate such funds.  Added by Acts 1974, No. 94, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 45:810 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§810. Definitions

RS 810 - Definitions A. The provisions of the Chapter shall be known as the "Consumer Telemarketing Protection Act of 1991".  B. When used in this Chapter the following terms shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this Section, unless the context clearly indicates a different meaning: (1) "ADAD equipment" means any device or system of devices which is used, whether alone or in conjunction with other equipment, for the purpose of automatically selecting or dialing telephone numbers and disseminating recorded messages to the numbers so selected or dialed.  (2) "Commission" means the Louisiana Public Service Commission. (3) "Telephone access line" means any seven-digit telephone number for each call to which a fee is charged.  Acts 1991, No. 917, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 45:811 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§811. Prohibited practices

RS 811 - Prohibited practices It shall be unlawful for any person to use, to employ or direct another person to use, or to contract for the use of ADAD equipment or to use a live operator to make calls for the purpose of advertising or offering for sale, lease, rental, or as a gift any goods, services, or property, either real or personal, primarily for personal, family, or household use or for the purpose of conducting polls or soliciting information when: (1) Consent is not received prior to the invitation of the calls as specified in the provisions of R.S. 45:812.  (2) Such use is other than between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday.  (3) Such use is on days declared to be a state holiday, or Sundays. (4) The ADAD equipment will operate unattended, or is not so designed and equipped with an automatic clock and calendar device that it will not operate unattended, even in the event of power failures.  (5) Such use involves the use of random or sequential dialing of telephone numbers.  (6) The automatic dialing and recorded message player does not automatically terminate its connection with any telephone call within ten seconds after the person called fails to give consent for the playing of a recorded message or hangs up.  (7) The recorded message fails to state clearly the name and telephone number of the person or organization initiating the call within the first twenty-five seconds of the call and at the conclusion of the call.  (8) Such use involves calls to: (a) Telephone numbers which, at the request of the customer, have been omitted from the telephone directory published by the telephone company or cooperative serving the customer.  (b) Hospitals, nursing homes, fire protection agencies, or law enforcement agencies.  (9) The telephone number required to be stated in the provision of Paragraph (7) is not, during normal business hours, promptly, and personally answered by someone who is an agent of the person or organization in whose behalf the automatic calls are made and is able to provide information concerning the automatic calls.  Acts 1991, No. 917, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 45:812 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§812. Agreement of consent to receive calls

RS 812 - Agreement of consent to receive calls A person may give consent to a call made with ADAD equipment when a live operator introduces the call and states an intent to play a recorded message, or when the ADAD has a feature that allows the person to indicate consent. Any such consent shall apply only to a particular call and shall not constitute prior consent to receive further calls through the use of such ADAD equipment.  Acts 1991, No. 917, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 45:813 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§813. Registration with the commission; bond

RS 813 - Registration with the commission; bond A. Prior to the utilization of ADAD equipment to call telephone numbers located in this state, any company or individual utilizing this equipment shall register the following with the commission to receive a permit as provided in this Chapter: (1) Name, address, and telephone number of the company or individual utilizing the equipment.  (2) Name and address of a designated agent for service of process located in this state for the ADAD operator.  (3) A surety bond executed by the ADAD operator from a surety company authorized to do business in this state for the sum of ten thousand dollars to be maintained continuously in full force and effect. The commission may waive the bond requirement for any operator demonstrating financial responsibility by the submission of a letter of credit from an accredited financial institution or by other means as the commission by rule may prescribe.  B. The commission shall promulgate rules and regulations to govern the issuance of and the revocation or suspension of permits for ADAD operators utilizing equipment to call telephone numbers located in Louisiana. C. Failure to obtain a permit from the commission prior to utilization of ADAD equipment to call numbers located in this state, and failure to abide by commission rules governing ADAD operations shall be a violation of this Chapter.  D. It shall be unlawful for any person to connect any ADAD equipment to any telephone line in this state for the purpose of making telephone calls to persons in this state through the use of ADAD equipment unless a permit has been issued for such ADAD equipment by the commission.  E. Any person desiring to use ADAD equipment in this state shall make application for a permit to the commission on forms prescribed by the commission, and shall pay a fee as prescribed by the commission for such permit. Permits shall be renewed annually as prescribed by the commission and upon payment of a renewal fee. The fees charged shall cover the administrative cost for the issuance of such permits.  F. Permits shall be subject to suspension or revocation by the commission for any violation of this Chapter.  G. The provisions of this Section relative to registration with the commission, posting of a surety bond, and the promulgation of rules and regulations by the commission shall be applicable to those companies or individuals who utilize live operators to make calls pursuant to R.S. 45:811. Acts 1991, No. 917, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 45:814 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§814. Use of access lines prohibited

RS 814 - Use of access lines prohibited It shall be unlawful for any person making use of a telephone access line to use, to employ or direct another person to use, or to contract for the use of ADAD equipment or the United States mail for the purpose of soliciting any person to call such telephone access line.  Acts 1991, No. 917, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 45:815 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§815. Regulation of access lines by the commission

RS 815 - Regulation of access lines by the commission No telephone company or cooperative shall provide access to a telephone access line to any person who solicits calls to such number through the use of ADAD equipment or through the use of the United States mail. A telephone company or cooperative shall, upon the order of the commission, withdraw access to a telephone access line from any person if calls to such number are solicited by ADAD equipment or through the use of the United States mail.  Acts 1991, No. 917, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 45:816 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§816. Exceptions to use

RS 816 - Exceptions to use Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed to prohibit or restrict by registration or other means calls made: (1) At the request of the subscriber. (2) For the collection of a lawful debt. (3) For the payment for, service of, or warranty coverage for previously ordered or purchased goods or services or additional goods or services for existing customers or to remind the customer of a previously made appointment. (4) When a live operator introduces the message, provided the call is immediately terminated if the called party says he is not interested. (5) By or on behalf of a charitable or nonprofit organization to a subscriber who has donated, or who has expressed an interest in donating, realty, goods, services, or money. (6) To any person with whom the caller had a pre-existing business relationship. (7) This Chapter shall not apply to contractual sales regulated by any other provision of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 or to the sale of financial services, security sales, or sales transacted by companies, or their wholly owned subsidiaries or agents, which are regulated by the Louisiana Public Service Commission. (8) Pursuant to a political campaign. (9) To notify or inform the public of an emergency pursuant to Chapter 8-E of this Title. Acts 1991, No. 917, §1; Acts 1997, No. 199, §1, eff. June 13, 1997.
LA Rev Stat § 45:817 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§817. Violations; penalties; civil remedies

RS 817 - Violations; penalties; civil remedies A. Any person who violates the provisions of this Chapter shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars or imprisoned for not more than thirty days or both.  B. The district attorney of the parish in which or from which automated calls in violation of this Chapter are made or received may seek injunctive relief and recover such statutory damages and attorney fees as provided by this Section. Any individual or group of individuals receiving such automated calls may also seek injunctive relief to enforce this Chapter on behalf of others similarly situated.  C. When an individual or corporation is found to be in violation of this Chapter in a civil action, a court shall assess a civil penalty against the offending party in the amount of one thousand dollars for each call made in violation of this Chapter. Any civil penalty collected pursuant to this Section shall be paid into the general fund of this state. The prevailing party in the cause shall be entitled to necessary expenses and reasonable attorney fees.  Acts 1991, No. 917, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 45:821 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§821. Legislative findings and intent

RS 821 - Legislative findings and intent A. The legislature finds and declares that the widespread use of telephone solicitors to initiate sales of goods, real property, and investment opportunities has created numerous problems for purchasers and investors which are inimical to good business practices. Telephonic sales have a significant impact upon the economy and well-being of this state and its local communities. However, purchasers have suffered substantial losses because of misrepresentations, lack of full and complete information regarding both the telephonic seller and the goods and investments the telephonic seller is offering, and failure of delivery. The provisions of this Chapter relating to telephonic sellers are necessary for the public welfare. B. It is the intent of the legislature to: (1) Provide each prospective telephonic sales purchaser with information necessary to make an intelligent decision regarding the offer made.  (2) Safeguard the public against deceit and financial hardship.  (3) Insure, foster, and encourage competition and fair dealings among telephonic sellers by requiring adequate disclosure.  (4) Prohibit representations that may mislead.  Acts 1993, No. 1003, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 45:825 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§825. Reference to compliance with this Chapter

RS 825 - Reference to compliance with this Chapter A. In addition to complying with the requirements of R.S. 45:824, as applicable, each telephonic seller, shall, at the time the solicitation is made and prior to consummation of any sales transaction, provide all of the following information to each prospective purchaser: (1) If the telephonic seller represents or implies that a prospective purchaser will receive, without charge therefor, certain specific items or one item from among designated items, whether the items are denominated as gifts, premiums, bonuses, prizes, or otherwise, the seller shall provide the following: (a) The complete street address of the location from which the salesperson is calling the prospective purchaser and, if different, the complete street address of the telephonic seller's principal location.  (b) The total number of individuals who have actually received from the telephonic seller, during the preceding twelve months, or if the seller has not been in business that long, during the period the telephonic seller has been in business, the item having the greatest value and the item with the smallest odds of being received.  (2) If the telephonic seller is offering to sell any metal, stone, or mineral, the seller shall provide the following information: (a) The complete street address of the location from which the salesperson is calling the prospective purchaser and, if different, the complete street address of the telephonic seller's principal location.  (b) The information specified in R.S. 45:824(C)(2)(a) and (b) and (5).  (3) If the telephonic seller is offering to sell an interest in oil, gas, or mineral fields, wells, or exploration sites the seller shall provide the following information: (a) The complete street address of the location from which the salesperson is calling the prospective purchaser and, if different, the complete street address of the telephonic seller's principal location.  (b) The information required to be filed by R.S. 45:824(D)(1), (2), (3)(a) and (4).  (4) If the telephonic seller represents that office equipment or supplies being offered are offered at prices which are below those usually charged for those items, the seller shall provide the following information: (a) The complete street address of the location from which the salesperson is calling the prospective purchaser and, if different, the complete street address of the telephonic seller's principal location.  (b) The name of the manufacturer of each of the items the telephonic seller has represented for sale and in which the prospective purchaser expresses interest.  B. No seller shall make or authorize the making of any references to its compliance with this Chapter to any prospective or actual purchaser. Acts 1993, No. 1003, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 45:826 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§826. Soliciting prospective purchasers on behalf of unregistered telephonic seller prohibited; violations

RS 826 - Soliciting prospective purchasers on behalf of unregistered telephonic seller prohibited; violations No salesperson shall solicit prospective purchasers on behalf of a telephonic seller who is not currently registered with the department pursuant to this Chapter. Any salesperson who violates this Section is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in the parish jail for not more than six months, by a fine not exceeding two thousand five hundred dollars, or by both that fine and imprisonment.  Acts 1993, No. 1003, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 45:827 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§827. Penalties

RS 827 - Penalties Except as provided in R.S. 45:826, any person, including but not limited to the seller, a salesperson, agent, or representative of the seller, or an independent contractor, who willfully violates any provision of this Chapter or who directly or indirectly employs any device, scheme, or artifice to deceive in connection with the offer or sale by any telephonic seller, or who willfully, directly or indirectly, engages in any act, practice, or course of business which operates or would operate as a fraud or deceit upon any person in connection with a sale by any telephonic seller shall, upon conviction, be punishable as follows: (1) By a fine not exceeding ten thousand dollars for each unlawful transaction.  (2) By imprisonment in the state prison, or by imprisonment in the parish jail for not more than one year.  (3) By both the fine and imprisonment specified in Paragraphs (1) and (2).  Acts 1993, No. 1003, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 45:828 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§828. Remedies; nonexclusive

RS 828 - Remedies; nonexclusive A. The provisions of this Chapter are not exclusive. The remedies specified in this Chapter for violation of any Section of this Chapter or for conduct prescribed by any Section of this Chapter shall be in addition to any other procedures or remedies for any violation or conduct provided for any other law.  B. Nothing in this Chapter shall limit any other statutory rights of the attorney general, any district attorney or parish attorney, or any other person. If any act or practice prescribed by this Chapter is also the basis for a cause of action or a violation of another statute, the purchaser may assert a statutory case of action under the procedures with the remedies applicable thereto.  Acts 1993, No. 1003, §1.