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LA Rev Stat § 51:3165 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§3165. Consumer's right to cancel

RS 3165 - Consumer's right to cancel  A motor vehicle service contract shall require every provider to permit the service contract holder to return the motor vehicle service contract within twenty days of the date the motor vehicle service contract was mailed to the service contract holder or within ten days of delivery if the motor vehicle service contract is delivered to the service contract holder at the time of sale or within a longer time period permitted under the motor vehicle service contract. Upon return of the motor vehicle service contract to the provider within the applicable time period, if no claim has been made under the motor vehicle service contract prior to its return to the provider, the motor vehicle 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 motor vehicle service contract. The right to void the motor vehicle 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 motor vehicle service contract to the provider.  Acts 2018, No. 592, §2, eff. Feb. 1, 2019.
LA Rev Stat § 51:3166 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§3166. Prohibited acts

RS 3166 - 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 motor vehicle 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 motor vehicle 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 2018, No. 592, §2, eff. Feb. 1, 2019.
LA Rev Stat § 51:3171 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§3171. Definitions

RS 3171 - Definitions  As used in this Chapter, the following words have the meaning ascribed to them in this Section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:  (1) "Agreement" means a written contractual agreement between the merchant and the third-party delivery service.  (2) "Consumer" means a person, business, or other entity who places an order for merchant products through the third-party delivery platform.  (3) "Likeness" means the logo, motto, or any identifiable symbols attributed and easily identified as belonging to a specific merchant.  (4) "Merchant" means a restaurant or other retail entity.  (5) "Third-party delivery platform" means the online communication platform of the third-party delivery service on which a consumer can view and search the menus of merchants and place an order for merchant products through internet-enabled technology and digital media, including websites and consumer applications accessible through smart phones and other mobile devices.  (6) "Third-party delivery service" means a company, organization, or other entity, other than a merchant, that is licensed to do business in this state and provides limited delivery services to a consumer.  Acts 2020, No. 192, §1. NOTE: This Section is updated through the 2020 First Extraordinary Session, but is subject to final technical revisions by the Louisiana State Law Institute.
LA Rev Stat § 51:3172 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§3172. Agreement; indemnity; penalties

RS 3172 - Agreement; indemnity; penalties  A. In the absence of an agreement, a third-party delivery service shall not advertise, promote, or otherwise convey any relationship with a merchant or use the name, likeness, trademark, or intellectual property belonging to a merchant on the third-party delivery platform.  B. An agreement executed in accordance with this Chapter shall not include a provision, clause, or covenant that requires a merchant to indemnify a third-party delivery service, any independent contractor acting on behalf of the third-party delivery service, or any registered agent of the third-party delivery service, for any damages or harm that may occur after the merchant product leaves the place of business of the merchant.  C. A merchant whose name, likeness, trademark, or intellectual property is used by a third-party delivery service in violation of this Chapter shall have the right to bring an action in a court of competent jurisdiction.  D. Upon a finding by a court of competent jurisdiction that a third-party delivery service used the name, likeness, trademark, or intellectual property of a merchant in violation of this Chapter, the court may impose a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed five thousand dollars or the amount of the merchant's actual damages, whichever is greater. The court may, in its discretion, award attorney fees to the prevailing party.  Acts 2020, No. 192, §1. NOTE: This Section is updated through the 2020 First Extraordinary Session, but is subject to final technical revisions by the Louisiana State Law Institute.
LA Rev Stat § 51:3201 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§3201. Short title

RS 3201 - Short title  This Chapter shall be known and may be cited as "The Veterans First Business Initiative".  Acts 2019, No. 160, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 51:3202 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§3202. Legislative findings; creation; intent

RS 3202 - Legislative findings; creation; intent  A. The Legislature of Louisiana hereby finds and declares all of the following:  (1) It is necessary and appropriate to honor the sacrifice that Louisiana veterans have made on our behalf.  (2) A program recognizing and promoting veteran-owned businesses will help to instill a sense of patriotism in the community and throughout the state and will aid the men and women who were wounded, incapacitated, or otherwise placed their lives on hold to fight for freedom.  (3) After serving in the armed forces, veterans often return with dreams of starting a business to continue to serve the community, reassimilate, and earn an income in civilian life.  (4) The legislature appreciates and recognizes veterans' sacrifices and intends to encourage and promote veteran-owned businesses as a vital part of the economy of the state.  B. The Legislature of Louisiana hereby creates The Veterans First Business Initiative which shall be administered by Louisiana Economic Development.  C. It is the intent of the Legislature of Louisiana:  (1) That The Veterans First Business Initiative shall highlight and promote veteran-owned businesses to the public making them easily identifiable and accessible to enable citizens to support veterans.  (2) That a cooperation among Louisiana Economic Development, the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, local chambers of commerce, regional economic development organizations, and local economic development organizations throughout the state is harmoniously developed in order to promote veteran-owned businesses.  (3) That The Veterans First Business Initiative shall reach out to veterans who own businesses to encourage and assist the veteran to apply for the program and to facilitate interactions between veteran-owned businesses and veterans seeking employment.  Acts 2019, No. 160, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 51:3203 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§3203. Definitions

RS 3203 - Definitions  For the purposes of this Chapter, terms and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed as follows:  (1) "Department" means Louisiana Economic Development.  (2) "Veteran" is an individual who meets either of the following qualifications:  (a) A person who served in the active military and was discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable.  (b) An active or reserve member in any branch of the armed forces of the United States, including the national guard, coast guard, and armed forces reserves.  (3) "Veteran-owned business" means a business of which at least fifty-one percent is owned by a veteran or by a Gold Star surviving spouse of a member of the armed forces as defined by the United States Department of Defense, and as may be further provided for in rules promulgated under this Chapter.  Acts 2019, No. 160, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 51:3204 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§3204. Application; form; submission; confirmation; notification; appeal

RS 3204 - Application; form; submission; confirmation; notification; appeal  A.(1) The department shall develop an application process including an application form prescribed by the department, for the submission and processing of applications for certification of a business as a veteran-owned business.  (2) As part of its procedure for certification, the department may require applicants to provide information in addition to that requested on the application forms.  (3) No business may be decertified as a result of any changes of application form.  B. Upon receipt of an application, the department shall, in consultation with the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, confirm that the applicant is a veteran and that the business is a veteran-owned business as defined in R.S. 51:3203.  C. The department shall notify the applicant of its decision to grant or deny certification promptly after the decision has been made. If the department denies the application, the decision shall set forth the basis for denial and provide the applicant the opportunity to appeal the decision.  Acts 2019, No. 160, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 51:3205 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§3205. Insignia; creation; use

RS 3205 - Insignia; creation; use  The department shall create an insignia for use by certified veteran-owned businesses to indicate to the public that the business is part of The Veterans First Business Initiative. After certification, a veteran-owned business shall have the right and privilege of displaying the insignia on its storefront and on any promotional or marketing materials. The display of the insignia serves to distinguish the business as being veteran-owned.  Acts 2019, No. 160, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 51:3206 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§3206. Database

RS 3206 - Database  The department shall create and maintain a database of certified veteran-owned businesses. The department shall make the database available for public access on its official webpage.  Acts 2019, No. 160, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 51:3207 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§3207. Outreach

RS 3207 - Outreach  The department shall work in cooperation with the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs for outreach to regional economic development organizations, local economic development organizations, and chambers of commerce throughout the state. The cooperation shall serve to encourage business owners who are veterans to seek certification as part of The Veterans First Business Initiative and to promote veteran-owned businesses that have been certified pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter.  Acts 2019, No. 160, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 51:3208 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§3208. Promulgation of rules and regulations

RS 3208 - Promulgation of rules and regulations  The department shall promulgate, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, any such rules and regulations as are necessary to implement the provisions of the Chapter.  Acts 2019, No. 160, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 51:3211 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§3211. Definitions

RS 3211 - Definitions  As used in this Chapter, the following terms have the meanings ascribed to them in this Section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:  (1) "Consumer" means any individual who uses, purchases, or leases goods or services.  (2) "Digitized identification card" means a data file available on any mobile device which has connectivity to the internet through a state-approved application that allows the mobile device to download the data file from the Department of Public Safety and Corrections or an authorized representative of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections that contains all of the data elements visible on the face and back of a license or identification card and displays the current status of the license or identification card. For purposes of this Chapter, "current status" includes valid, expired, cancelled, suspended, disqualified, active, inactive, member, nonmember, eligible, or ineligible.  (3) "Person" means any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, association, union, public or private education institution, or other organization, including but not limited to a bar or restaurant that is engaged in trade or commerce within the geographic boundaries of this state.  (4) "Trade" or "commerce" means the advertising, offering for sale, sale, or distribution of any services, including educational services, and any property, corporeal or incorporeal, immovable or movable, and any other article, commodity, or thing of value wherever situated, and includes any trade or commerce directly or indirectly affecting the people of this state. Acts 2020, 2nd Ex. Sess., No. 21, §1, eff. Dec. 22, 2020.
LA Rev Stat § 51:3212 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§3212. Digitized identification card acceptance; limitation of liability

RS 3212 - Digitized identification card acceptance; limitation of liability  A. When a person requests a consumer to produce valid identification for the purpose of furnishing proof of the consumer's identification or age, the person shall accept a state-issued digitized identification card as a valid form of identification.  B. A digital copy, photograph, or image of a digitized identification card which is not downloaded through a state-approved application on a mobile device shall not be considered a valid digitized identification card as provided for by this Chapter.  C. The display of a digitized identification card does not serve as consent or authorization for a person to search, view, or access any other data or application on the consumer's mobile device. When a consumer presents his mobile device to a person for the purpose of displaying a digitized identification card, the person shall promptly return the mobile device to the consumer once the person has had an opportunity to verify the identity or age of the consumer and the current status of the license or identification card.  D.(1) Under no circumstances shall this state, or any of its agencies, be held liable in any manner legally or otherwise as a result of the use or misuse of a digitized identification card.  (2) Under no circumstances shall a private business, legal entity, or person be held liable in any manner legally or otherwise as a result of the use or misuse of a digitized identification card.  Acts 2020, 2nd Ex. Sess., No. 21, §1, eff. Dec. 22, 2020.
LA Rev Stat § 51:3213 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§3213. Powers and duties

RS 3213 - Powers and duties  The Louisiana Gaming Control Board, the Louisiana State Racing Commission, and the office of alcohol and tobacco control have authority to take actions, not inconsistent with law, as deemed necessary to ensure a respective licensee's compliance with the provisions of this Chapter. Acts 2020, 2nd Ex. Sess., No. 21, §1, eff. Dec. 22, 2020.
LA Rev Stat § 51:3214 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§3214. Limitations of applicability

RS 3214 - Limitations of applicability  A. The provisions of this Chapter do not apply to a location of business in the state of Louisiana where a physical copy of an individual's current driver's license, valid passport, or visa issued by the federal government or another country or nation, or other card of identity is held in compliance with state or federal law.  B. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the provisions of this Chapter do not apply to the following:  (1) A federally insured depository institution that is organized under the laws of this state, another state, or the United States. However, a federally insured depository institution may, at its option, accept a digitized identification card as a valid form of identification.  (2) An entity licensed pursuant to the provisions of Title 27 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, including but not limited to a casino, official gaming establishment, or other establishment providing gaming operations. However, such licensee may, at its option, accept a digitized identification card as a valid form of identification.  (3) An entity licensed pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 4 of Title 4 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950. However, such licensee may, at its option, accept a digitized identification card as a valid form of identification.  (4) A person validating identification for notarial acts involving immovable property, authentic acts, testaments or codicils thereto, trust instruments or acknowledgments thereof, donations inter vivos, matrimonial agreements or acknowledgments thereof, and acts modifying, waiving, or extinguishing an obligation of final spousal support or acknowledgments thereof. However, a notary public may, at its option, accept a digitized identification card as a valid form of identification.  (5) A person or entity licensed pursuant to the provisions of Subpart R of Part I of Chapter 2 of Title 22 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950. However, such licensee may, at its option, accept a digitized identification card as a valid form of identification.  (6) A used motor vehicle dealer licensed pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 4-C of Title 32 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 or a dealer licensed pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 6 of Title 32 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950. However, the licensed used motor vehicle dealer or licensed dealer may, at its option, accept a digitized identification card as a valid form of identification. Acts 2020, 2nd Ex. Sess., No. 21, §1, eff. Dec. 22, 2020.
LA Rev Stat § 52:1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 52 - United States|§1. Consent of state to acquisition; state rights unaffected; taxation

RS 1 - Consent of state to acquisition; state rights unaffected; taxation  A. The United States, in accordance with the seventeenth clause, eighth section of the first article of the Constitution of the United States,1 may acquire and occupy any land in Louisiana required for the purposes of the federal government. The United States shall have exclusive jurisdiction over the property during the time that the United States is the owner or lessee of the property.  B. The property shall be exempt from all taxation, assessment, or charge levied under authority of the state. Nothing herein shall be construed or held to affect the rights of Louisiana or other local authority to exercise any rights which they may have, including the right to levy and collect taxes upon the severance of natural resources, or other rights, property, or assets of any lessee of the United States.  C. The state may serve all civil and criminal process issuing under authority of Louisiana on the property acquired by the United States.  Amended by Acts 1982, No. 510, §1. 1U.S.C.A. Const. Art. 1, §8, cl. 17.
LA Rev Stat § 52:2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 52 - United States|§2. Donations to United States for certain purposes; officers making donations

RS 2 - Donations to United States for certain purposes; officers making donations  The state or any state agency or subdivision may donate or convey to the United States any lands, movable or immovable property, rights of way, or servitudes which they may own or acquire, for use by the United States in connection with:  (1) The improvement and maintenance of the navigation of natural waterways;  (2) The construction, improvement, and maintenance of artificial navigable waterways, river and harbor works;  (3) Flood control works;  (4) Airports, flying fields, landing fields, parks, forest preserves, canals, irrigation districts, hospitals, agricultural experiment and research stations, military posts and for any military purposes.  In the case of property owned by Louisiana or any state board, commission, department or agency, the transfer or conveyance shall be performed jointly by the governor and the register of the state land office, with the consent and approval of the lieutenant governor or the attorney general. The commission council or other governing body of a municipality shall transfer or convey property owned by a municipality. In the case of a parish, the parish governing authority shall transfer or convey the property, and in the case of any other subdivision of the state the governing body shall transfer the property.  Amended by Acts 1968, No. 433, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 52:3 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 52 - United States|§3. Retrocession of jurisdiction over certain federally owned lands

RS 3 - Retrocession of jurisdiction over certain federally owned lands  The governor is authorized, whenever he deems it desirable and in the public interest, to accept on behalf of the state of Louisiana the retrocession of jurisdiction over lands owned by the United States of America where such retrocession has been offered by the appropriate federal authorities who shall set forth the lands affected.  Added by Acts 1975, No. 567, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 52:4 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 52 - United States|§4. Jurisdiction over lands under the administration of the National Parks Service

RS 4 - Jurisdiction over lands under the administration of the National Parks Service  A. The governor, upon application made to him on behalf of the United States, is authorized to enter into a written agreement to cede concurrent jurisdiction to the United States over lands under the administration of the National Parks Service over which the United States now has proprietorial jurisdiction.  B. The governor, upon application made to him on behalf of the United States, is authorized to enter into a written agreement to accept concurrent jurisdiction from the United States over lands under the administration of the National Parks Service over which the United States now has exclusive jurisdiction.  Added by Acts 1981, No. 413, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 52:5 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 52 - United States|§5. Jurisdiction over lands under the administration of the United States Department of Justice

RS 5 - Jurisdiction over lands under the administration of the United States Department of Justice The governor, upon application made to him on behalf of the United States, is authorized to enter into a written agreement to cede concurrent jurisdiction to the United States over lands, waters, and improvements presently or hereafter acquired, leased, occupied, or controlled by or for the United States for use by the Department of Justice or any of its component agencies or bureaus for the operation of correctional facilities. Acts 2001, No. 159, §1; Acts 2003, No. 974, §1; Acts 2004, No. 180, §1, eff. June 10, 2004.