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Definitions

Bond

Records of transactions; statements of sales; commissions

Fraud; penalty

Accounts of sales; contents; penalty

Inspection of records by state officers, etc.

Refusal to permit inspection; penalty

Use of inspection; misuse; penalty

Price fixing; excessive commissions; fraud; penalty

Definitions

Exemptions

License required

Application for license; supplemental license

Issuance of license; fee

License; record of application; abstract

License; removal of goods

Purchase of additional goods for resale

Additional goods not to be added during the sale

False advertising; penalty

Violations; penalty

Definitions

Applicability

Licensure required

Administration

Registration of promoters

Application for going-out-of-business sale license; deposit; fee

Issuance of license; term

Restrictions and prohibitions

Expiration and return of licensure; lost licenses

Holding of deposit

Violations; penalties; unfair trade practice

False advertising; penalty

Definitions

Boards authorized to make application for a foreign-trade zone

Location of zone; rules and regulations

Buildings or enclosures

Extent of authority of commissioners

Port of New Orleans; limitation in use of buildings or enclosures

Commerce defined

Contracts, combinations and conspiracies in restraint of trade illegal; penalty

Monopolizing trade or commerce prohibited; penalty

Competitor, agreements discriminating against; manuals

Corporations; transactions lessening competition; exceptions

Corporation's violation attributable to officers, directors and agents responsible; penalty

Idle manufacturing plants; presumption of violation; receivership; sale or lease

Injunction at suit of state; petition and citation; temporary relief; process as to parties not joined

Injunction at suit of private party

Sequestration or receivership

Venue; subpoenas

Judgment; use as evidence; suspension of prescription

Evidence; defendant's documents; legislative and administrative reports; judicial records

Exceptions to be filed in limine litis; disposition; answer; trial; preference

Interlocutory judgments; appeal; failure to appeal

Reasonable attorneys fees taxed as costs

Damages recoverable for violation of law

Suits to be instituted by Attorney General or district attorney; prosecutions

Forfeitures; corporate charter; foreign corporation's right to do business; property unlawfully used

Conspiracy in restraint of trade, agricultural products; penalty

Immunity of person reporting offense

Exemptions

Discovery; application for order; notice

Discovery; order; production of books, papers, etc.

Discovery; service; place of examination

Discovery; incrimination

Discovery; disclosure prohibited; use of testimony

Discovery; adjournment of examination

Discovery; transcript; governor to have custody

Discovery; contempt

Discovery; costs

Discovery; appeal

Sunday closing law; local ordinances; election

Agreements requiring Sunday opening prohibited

Motor vehicle dealer exemption

Repealed by Acts 1986, No. 1, §2, eff. Dec. 1, 1986.

Repealed by Acts 1986, No. 1, §2, eff. Dec. 1, 1986.

Filing Methods

Definitions

Registrability

Powers of the secretary of state; reservation of trade names, trademarks, and service marks

Application for registration

Certificate of registration

Certificate of correction

Duration and renewal

Assignment

Records

Cancellation

Classification of trademarks and service marks

Fraudulent registration

Infringement

Remedies

Injury to business reputation; dilution

Educational institutions

Filing of name, mark or device; publication

Unlawful use, cancellation or damage

Penalty; prima facie evidence

Registration; condition precedent to licensing

Assumed names; English; prohibitions

Assumed name restrictions

Repealed by Acts 2020, No. 25, §1.

Corporation; partnership

Penalty; fee for certificate needed to obtain license

Use of name or mark; business of laundered items

Registration of name or mark; fees

Purpose

Applicability of law regarding trademarks, service marks and trade names in general

Certain trademarks, service marks and trade names reserved to Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District

Transfer of right to designate and use a name for stadium facility; conditions

Issuance by secretary of state of certificates of registration of trademarks, service marks and trade names reserved to Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District

Registration of confusingly similar trademarks, service marks and trade names prohibited

Purpose

Applicability of law regarding trademarks, service marks and trade names in general

Certain trademarks, service marks and trade names reserved to Louisiana American Revolution Bicentennial Commission

Issuance by secretary of state of certificates of registration of trademarks, service marks and trade names reserved to Louisiana American Revolution Bicentennial Commission

Registration of confusingly similar trademarks, service marks and trade names prohibited

Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 511, §1.

Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 511, §1.

Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 511, §1.

Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 511, §1.

Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 511, §1.

Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 511, §1.

Definitions

Individual domain name protection; prohibited activities; exceptions

Violations; private actions; costs awarded by court

Prohibited activities; exceptions

Violations; private actions

Purpose

Infringement and remedies

Right to sell corporate sponsorships for Lamar-Dixon Expo Center

Redemption in money to be made on demand

Certificates, etc., to be treated as payable to bearer on demand in money

Violation; penalty

Rebate certificates unlawful if issued to control business

Rebate certificates; requirement that purchaser make all purchases from issuer unlawful

Rebate certificates; violation no defense to liability on certificates

Sales at different prices in different localities to injure competitor unlawful

Penalty

Violation; contracts void

Violation by corporation; investigation; proceedings to be instituted

Violation by corporation; revocation of permit or license

Violation by corporation; suit to oust corporation from all business in state

Violation; remedies and penalties cumulative

Independent truckers; prohibit requirement of broker

Definitions

Promoting pyramid promotional scheme unlawful

Violations; penalties

Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 379, §2.

Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 379, §2.

Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 379, §2.

Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 379, §2.

Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 379, §2.

Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 379, §2.

Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 379, §2.

Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 379, §2.

Solicitations; misleading governmental appearance prohibited; misleading connections to the secretary of state prohibited; disclaimer; penalty

Warranty solicitations

Advertisements, untrue or misleading, prohibited; penalty

Advertising of fallout shelters

Advertising using the term "Doctor" or "Dr."

Use of terms; fee information; violations

Definitions

Sales at less than cost unlawful

Unfair sales of motor fuel; impairment of competition; exemptions; records to support exemptions

Violation; penalty; prima facie evidence; revocation of license or permit

Injunctions

Incrimination not to bar evidence in civil action; defendant or witness not to be prosecuted

Exemptions

Name of Subpart

Definitions

Contract

Payment of commissions; timely payment

Attorney fees and damages

Certain venue provisions invalid

Payments and rebates charged against insurance deductibles; sellers of goods or services prohibited

Repealed by Acts 1993, No. 585, §2.

§§453, 454 Repealed by Acts 1970, No. 423, §23

Unsolicited merchandise; obligation of recipient

Unsolicited goods; member of organization; obligation of recipient

Definitions

Duplication and sale of items manufactured by direct molding process prohibited

Injunctive relief; damages

Sports trading card games

Parts supply to be kept in state by manufacturers, wholesalers, or their agents

Penalty

Applicability of Part

Choice of remedy

Terminations or cancellations

Violations; civil remedies

Indemnification of dealers

Resale of implements, machinery and attachments

Resale of repair parts

Passage of title; right of possession

Supplementary nature of provisions

Repurchase from heirs upon death of dealer

Liability for failure to repurchase

Reimbursement for handling costs

Limitation on dealer's obligations

Sections
491. 491 to 501

Repealed by Acts 1964, No. 363, §2

Warranty claims submitted to a supplier by a dealer

Definitions

Unlawful acts; false or misleading advertising or practices; secret gifts; inaccurate bills; lotteries; demonstrators

Board of pharmacy; enforcement of law; rules and regulations

Penalty

Name of Part

Purchasers and carriers; records of purchases and shipments

Carriers; right to refuse shipment; exemptions

Purchasers and carriers; penalty

Retailers; records of purchases

Retailers; records to be open to inspection

Retailers; penalty

Repealed by Acts 2011, No. 389, §2.

Repealed by Acts 2011, No. 389, §2.

Repealed by Acts 2011, No. 389, §2.

Repealed by Acts 2011, No. 389, §2.

Repealed by Acts 2011, No. 389, §2.

Repealed by Acts 2011, No. 389, §2.

Repealed by Acts 2011, No. 389, §2.

Repealed by Acts 2011, No. 389, §2.

Repealed by Acts 2011, No. 389, §2.

Mammal to be known as marsh hare; name musk rat prohibited

Labeling meat or meat products

Foreign meats; selling; signs; penalties

Labeling of meat; enforcement; penalties

Manufacture, sale, etc., of certain types of matches prohibited

Storage and sale; marking; further restrictions

Shipping containers; restrictions; marking

Penalty

Definitions

Sale or use of permissible fireworks

Possession, sale, or use of certain fireworks prohibited; penalties

Proper naming; certification on shipping cases; time for selling; exceptions; sale and storage in homes prohibited

Storing and displaying of fireworks

Sales to children under fifteen or to intoxicated or irresponsible persons prohibited; unlawful discharge; minimum age for employee; penalties

Public displays; proximate displays; Class C public displays; licenses; permits; fees; adoption of rules and regulations

Permit to sell fireworks; application; fees; permit numbers

Persons and uses excepted

Penalties

Local licensing by parish or municipality

Local governing authorities; regulation or prohibition of sale, use, and possession of pyrotechnics or fireworks

Definitions

Finance company or agency; designation of by manufacturer or wholesaler in contract with dealer prohibited; completion of sale

Threats; prima facie evidence of violation

Finance company or agent; subsidies or discrimination by manufacturer or wholesaler prohibited

Violation; injunction; forfeiture of corporate charter and privileges

Violation; suit for damages

Penalty

Cumulative nature of law

Sale prohibited; exemptions

Penalty

Sale on the open market prohibited

Definition

Exemptions

§§692.4 to 692.10 Repealed by Acts 1983, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 59, §3, eff. Feb. 7, 1983.

Short title

Definitions and rules of construction

Registration of dealers, salesmen, and investment advisers and adviser representatives; surety bonds; records; disclosures

Suspension or revocation of registration of dealers, salesmen, investment advisers, and investment adviser representatives; requiring current financial statements

Registration of securities; when and how required; delivery of prospectus

General provisions for registration of securities

Denial, suspension, or revocation of registration

Exempt securities

Exempt transactions

Commissioner of securities; powers of commissioner and employees; compensation and expenses; assistant commissioner

Commissioner of securities; power to assess civil monetary penalties

Public records; confidentiality

Investigations; subpoenas; self-incrimination; conducting hearings

Unlawful practices

Stop orders and injunctions against violations; receivers or auditors; criminal prosecutions

Civil liability from sales of securities

Venue of civil or criminal actions

Notice of opportunity for hearing; conduct of hearing; issuance of orders

Appeals

Consent to substituted service of process or pleadings; manner of service

Waiver of rights under chapter or rules and regulations void

Immunity of commissioner from suit

Burden of proving exemption; certificate of compliance or noncompliance as evidence; admissibility of copies of records

Savings provisions as to prior law

Violations; penalties; institution of criminal proceedings

Fees and expenses

Short title

Definitions

Actions and immunities

Third-party disclosures and immunity

Delaying disbursements and immunity

Receipt of notice and immunity

Records

Rulemaking

Manufacturers; stamping of certain information on boot or shoe required

Dealers; sale unlawful if boot or shoe unstamped

Penalty

Exemptions

Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 139, §3, eff. May 28, 2003.

Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 139, §3, eff. May 28, 2003.

Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 139, §3, eff. May 28, 2003.

Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 139, §3, eff. May 28, 2003.

Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 139, §3, eff. May 28, 2003.

Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 139, §3, eff. May 28, 2003.

Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 139, §3, eff. May 28, 2003.

Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 139, §3, eff. May 28, 2003.

Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 139, §3, eff. May 28, 2003.

Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 139, §3, eff. May 28, 2003.

Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 139, §3, eff. May 28, 2003.

Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 139, §3, eff. May 28, 2003.

Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 139, §3, eff. May 28, 2003.

Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 139, §3, eff. May 28, 2003.

Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 139, §3, eff. May 28, 2003.

Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 139, §3, eff. May 28, 2003.

Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 139, §3, eff. May 28, 2003.

Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 139, §3, eff. May 28, 2003.

Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 139, §3, eff. May 28, 2003.

Repealed by Acts 1978, No. 330, §2, eff. July 1, 1978

Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 139, §3, eff. May 28, 2003.

Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 139, §3, eff. May 28, 2003.

Sale of certain eyeglasses and sunglasses prohibited; penalties

Short title

Definitions

Establishment of Uniform Standards Code

License required; qualifications; application; issuance; transfer; criminal history record information

Section
911.24.1

Manufactured home retailer manufacturer relationship; warranty work; requirements upon termination; penalty; indemnity

Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 112, §2.

Louisiana Manufactured Housing Commission

Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 718, §4.

Fees; disposition

Motor vehicle inspection; exception

Serial numbers on manufactured and modular homes

Repealed by Acts 1976, No. 125, §1

Administration and enforcement of Part; powers of commission; cease and desist orders; applicability of Administrative Procedure Act

Agent for service of process

Suit by commission for violations; venue; relief obtainable

Suit by party in interest upon commission's failure to sue

Hearings to investigate and determine violations; orders prohibiting violations and requiring compliance

Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 718, §4.

Suspension or revocation of licenses for violation

Penalties for violations

Severability

Supremacy of the Part

Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 825, §2.

Maintenance of records; reports required

Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 825, §2.

Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2 and No. 1294, §6, eff. July 15, 1997.

Down payments, sale of manufactured housing

Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 163, §1.

Purpose

Short title

Definitions

Warranties; exclusions

Required notice

Peremption

Insurance

Transfer of warranty and insurance

Violations; limitations

Exclusiveness

Definitions

Installation standards for manufactured and modular homes

Foundations and piers

Installation standards for anchors and tie-downs

Installation standards for used manufactured homes in hurricane zones

Local installation standards preempted

Licensure of installers and transporters; adoption of rules; compliance with installation instructions; disposition of fees

Violations; penalties

Administration and enforcement; powers of commission

Mobile homes not covered

Installation inspections

Definitions

Louisiana state administrative agent

Administrative and enforcement of the state plan; powers; applicability

Oil field equipment sales documentation

Dealers

Recordkeeping

Penalty

Injunctive relief

Mattresses and box springs; prohibited sales

Perfusion equipment and supplies

Declaration of policy

Purpose

Department of Economic Development; Board of Commerce and Industry; membership

Method of appointment of board members; term of office; vacancies

Qualifications of board members

Meetings of the board; election of officers; committees; rules; records

Quorum

Compensation of board members

Domicile of the department and the board; branch offices

Expenses of the department and the board

Certification of small entrepreneurships

Assistance and advice; use of facilities

Cooperative endeavor agreement requirements

Repealed by Acts 1989, No. 321, §1.

Information clearinghouse

Unified economic development budget report

Cooperation between department and state agencies

One-stop licensing program, creation; Department of Economic Development

Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 361, §4, eff. July 1, 2015.

Priority funding plan; renewal communities, economic development zones, and small and disadvantaged businesses

Federal-state and interstate agreements by governor

Advisory committees; functions

Office of entertainment industry development created

Louisiana Council on New Industry Taxation and Louisiana Nuclear and Space Authority abolished; transfer of functions to State Board of Commerce and Industry; placement of Atomic Energy Development Agency in State Department of Economic Development

Filing tax exemption certificates

Motion picture investor; prohibition on certification for pornographic materials

Definitions

Small and emerging businesses

Repealed by Acts 2011, No. 207, §7.

Deceptive certification of a small and emerging business; penalties

References to the division

Mentor-protégé program; legislative findings; purposes; implementation

Executive branch agency participation in mentor-protégé program

Purpose

New and expanded electric generation facilities using Louisiana groundwater for production of electricity; requirement of notice of operation date and contact information for electric power sales; reports

Sections
955. 955 to 959

Repealed by Acts 1986, No. 364, §1, eff. July 2, 1986.

Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 832, §3.

Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 832, §3.

Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 832, §3.

Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 832, §3.

Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 834, §13, eff. July 1, 2012.

Local Economic Development Support; Department of Economic Development authority

Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 815, §5.

Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 815, §5.

Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 815, §5.

Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 815, §5.

Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 815, §5.

Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 815, §5.

Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 815, §5.

Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 815, §5.

Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 8, §18, eff. July 1, 2001.

Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 8, §18, eff. July 1, 2001.

Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 8, §18, eff. July 1, 2001.

Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 8, §18, eff. July 1, 2001.

Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.

Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.

Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.

Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.

Entry into compact; purpose

Board member

Cooperation of departments, agencies and officers

Advisory and technical committees

Powers

Supplementary agreements

Other laws

Eligible parties; entry and withdrawal

Severability and construction

Members from Louisiana

Cooperation of departments, agencies, and officers

Entry into alliance; purpose

Cooperative endeavors involving the state

Finances

Cooperation of departments, agencies, and officers

Short title

Legislative findings; declaration of purpose

Strategic Plan to Combat Poverty; Northeast and targeted parishes

Criteria

Duties of the departments; reports

Strategic plan to combat poverty; renewal of communities; criterion; implementation

Legislative findings

Solutions to poverty initiative; coordination

Solutions to poverty initiative; implementation

Alliance; purpose; entry; effectiveness

Cooperative endeavors involving the state

Finances

Cooperation of departments, agencies, and officers; cooperation with the Louisiana Recovery Authority

Short title

Legislative findings; declaration of purpose

Empowering Families to Live Well Louisiana Council and implementation plan

Live Well Louisiana Fund

Definitions

Authorization to incorporate; number of incorporations

Articles of incorporation

Corporate powers

Approval by Board of Commerce and Industry

Failure to commence to do business

Lending power; limitation

Repealed by Acts 1988, No. 888, §7, eff. July 21, 1988.

Sections
1121. 1121 to 1128

Expired June 30, 1993, pursuant to Acts 1990, No. 851, §3..

Sections
1131. 1131 to 1133

Repealed by Acts 1988, No. 888, §7, eff. July 21, 1988.

Citation

Purpose

Department of Economic Development; duties and functions

Venture Capital Network; duties and functions

Limitations

Private sponsor

Definitions

Legislative findings and intent

Proceedings to incorporate

Articles of incorporation

Amendment to articles

Board of directors

Corporate powers

Approval by State Bond Commission

Preference in awarding contracts; labor

Rapides Parish industrial development board; bond issuance prohibited

Bonds of the corporation

Contesting bonds; peremption

Security for bonds

Exemption from taxation; classification of bonds

Municipality or parish not liable

Earnings of the corporation

Dissolution of corporation and vesting of title in municipality or parish

Recordation of documents without cost

Chapter cumulative; no notice required

Promotion by parishes, municipalities, and port authorities

Facilities to be furnished and maintained by industries located in industrial area

Inclusion of industrial area within newly created municipality prohibited

Short title

Declaration of purpose

Definition of terms

Establishment of the office of tourism; purpose

Powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the office

Creation of the Louisiana Tourism Development Commission; domicile; composition; membership; confirmation; terms; vacancy

Commission duties and responsibilities; meetings

Assistant secretary; qualifications; selection; duties and responsibilities

Cooperation and coordination with other agencies

Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 114, §2.

Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 114, §2.

Welcome center sites; authorization; sale of juried Louisiana native crafts; fees authorized for capital improvements

Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 834, §13, eff. July 1, 2012.

Requirement to evaluate effectiveness

Submission of plan to generate state revenues; certification; appropriations to department

Logo for authentic Louisiana Cajun-Creole cuisine

Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 114, §2.

Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 114, §2.

Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 114, §2.

Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 114, §2.

Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 114, §2.

Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 114, §2.

Short title

Legislative findings and determinations; creation of district

Definitions

Administration of district; governing authority

Powers of district

Sales and use tax

Legislative oversight and review

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

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

Purpose; termination

Definitions

Participation by local tax authorities in the tax free shopping program

Establishment of the program by the commission

Retailer's participation

Application for refund; the refund form

Refund procedure

Alternative refund by mail procedure

Reimbursement of refund agency

Appeals

Return to state of property purchased

Authority of the secretary

Miscellaneous

Withdrawal from the program

Civil penalties

Criminal penalty

Legislative findings and determinations

Creation of the Encore Louisiana Commission; domicile; composition; membership; officers; staff; expenses; terms; quorum

Commission responsibilities and duties

Authority created; membership

Director and personnel

Powers

Engineering services

Revenue bonds

Definitions

The office of broadband and connectivity

Functions, powers, and duties

Contract authority

Termination

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

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

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

Short title

Definitions

Auctioning of the 4.9 GHz band; authority; policy requirements

Reporting requirements

Commercial use task force; establishment; chair; membership; consideration; reporting requirement

Public use task force; establishment; chair; membership; consideration; reporting requirements.

Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 815, §5.

Short title

Definitions

Prohibited contracts

Powers and duties

Unfair acts or practices; interpretation and rulemaking authority

Exemptions

Restraining prohibited acts

Additional relief

Private actions

Deceptive practices; telephone, electronic mail, or text messaging; elder persons and persons with disabilities; private actions

Assurances of voluntary compliance

Investigative demands

Investigative depositions

Enforcement of investigative demands and subpoena

Other investigative and subpoena authority

Service of demand, subpoena, or petition

Civil penalties

Duties of district attorneys

Jurisdiction

Disclosure of service charges; forfeiture

Deceptive trade practices; telephone directories and databases; penalties

Deceptive trade practices; requesting certain personal information for cash sales

Unfair or deceptive trade practice; unsolicited offer to sell extended service agreement for a motor vehicle; requirements; exceptions; penalties

Deceptive trade practices; gift certificates; expiration date

Unfair or deceptive acts or practices; commercial laundromats; state fire marshal; additional enforcement

Unfair or deceptive acts or practices; prohibition of certain disclosures by an Internet service provider; penalties

Unfair acts or practices

Unfair or deceptive trade practices or acts; stolen or misappropriated computer software; violations

Unfair or deceptive trade practice or act; bad faith assertions of patent infringement

Definitions

Injunctive relief

Damages

Attorney's fees

Preservation of secrecy

Prescriptive period

Effect on other law

Uniformity of application and construction

Short title

Short title

Definitions

Registration

Contracts between obligees and private child support collection agencies; contents; provisions

Duties of private child support collection agencies

Provision of support enforcement services by a private child support collection agency; prerequisites

Prohibited acts

Civil penalties

Short Title

Definitions

Notification required; prohibited conduct

Authorization of suits; damages; defenses

Prescription

Sections
1500. 1500 to 1512

Repealed by Acts 1987, No. 820, §1.

Contract for dance studio lessons and other services defined

Written contract required

Limitation on amount and payment period; prohibition against life contract; permissible service period; single contract

Performance of contract; cancellation and refund; statement of hourly rate and bond of studio

Prohibition of notes cutting off, as to third parties, buyer's right of action or defense against seller

Prohibition against assignment of contract cutting off buyer's right of action or defense against seller; conditions

Relief from payment upon death or disability

Provisions not exclusive

Noncomplying contracts void

Fraud rendering contract void

Waiver of provisions

Private actions; recovery of damages and attorney fees; correction of contract; holder defined

Bond; amount; filing

Bonds; persons protected

Cash deposit in lieu of bond

Exclusions from R.S. 51:1551 through R.S. 51:1565

Short Title

Definitions

Requirements for contracts for physical fitness services

Prohibited clauses in contracts

Non-complying provisions unenforceable

Permissible clauses in contracts

Preservation of rights of action and defenses

Financial responsibility

Short title

Findings, policy and procedure

Definitions

Jurisdiction, powers, and responsibilities

Implementation and Administration

Bonds; procedure for issuance

Enforcement

Definition

Fees and deposits

Unfair advertising

Bond required; penalty

Work-at-home solicitations; requirements

Promotional contests; prerequisites for lawful promotion

Violations; penalties

Representation of having won anything of value or of having been specially selected; simulation of checks and invoices

Repealed by Acts 1999, No. 511, §2.

Mail solicitations for contest participation

Sweepstakes promotions

Electronic display of sweepstakes winners

Definitions

900, 976, or any other pay-per-call charges; advertisement; collection; penalties

Registration requirements for prizes, sweepstakes, games of chance, job lines, and loans

Other prohibitions

Violations

Exemptions

Legislative findings

Short title

Definitions

Unlawful acts; exceptions

Remedies for violation

Repealed by Acts 1991, No. 917, §2.

Repealed by Acts 1991, No. 917, §2.

Definitions

Unsolicited telefacsimile messages; prohibition; exceptions

Violations; penalties; civil remedies

Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 9, §10, eff. July 1, 2001.

Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 9, §10, eff. July 1, 2001.

Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 9, §10, eff. July 1, 2001.

Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 9, §10, eff. July 1, 2001.

Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 9, §10, eff. July 1, 2001.

Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 9, §10, eff. July 1, 2001.

Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 9, §10, eff. July 1, 2001.

Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 9, §10, eff. July 1, 2001.

Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 9, §10, eff. July 1, 2001.

Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 9, §10, eff. July 1, 2001.

Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 9, §10, eff. July 1, 2001.

Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 9, §10, eff. July 1, 2001.

Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 9, §10, eff. July 1, 2001.

Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 9, §10, eff. July 1, 2001.

Short title

Declaration of purpose

Definitions

Criteria

Designation

Duties of the department

Enterprise zone incentives

Contracts with businesses located in former enterprise zones

Industrial development bonds

Management

Certain parishes; rural enterprise zones

Short title

Declaration of purpose

Definitions

Criteria

Designation

Duties of the department

Incentives

Industrial development bonds

Definitions

Surety bond

Prohibited acts

Unfair practice

Definitions

Registration of professional solicitors; fees; bonds

Commercial co-venturers

Substantiation of charitable purpose

Law enforcement solicitations; sanctioned organizations

Fire Fighting Solicitations

Disclosures

Prohibited acts

Prohibited acts and additional remedies

Donation receptacles; violations

Permits

Areas where solicitations are unlawful

Name Badges

Conducting of solicitation of funds; emergencies, revocations

Violations; penalties

Definitions

Bond or trust account required

Filing with the state treasurer

Contracts to be in writing

Required disclosure statement

Violation as unfair trade practice; enforceability; substantiation

Application

Short title

Policy statement

Administration of the program

Definitions

Income tax credit or premium tax reduction

Certification of a capital company

Requirements for continuance of certification

Decertification

Annual audit; annual rate of return; appreciation excess; remittance to Louisiana Economic Development Fund

Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 1034, §3.

Voluntary decertification

Rules and regulations

Guidance by commissioner; advisory opinions

Other department responsibilities

Program termination

Corporation income and franchise tax exemption

Administration matters

Confidentiality of records

Investment in approved funds

Definitions

Manufacturer's duty to repair; nonconformity

Express warranties; time limit to conform

Motor vehicle replacement or refund

Transfer of title; time limitation

Mandatory disclosure of nonconformity to warranty by sellers

Other remedies

Attorney fees

Manufacturer's duty to provide reimbursement for temporary replacement vehicle; penalties

Disclosure by seller

Imposition of certain fees in motor vehicle rental agreements

Sections
1950. 1950 to 1954

Repealed by Acts 1989, No. 662, §8, eff. July 7, 1989.

Title

Definitions

Employers; prohibited activities; exceptions

Educational institutions; prohibited activities; exceptions

No duty to monitor; liability

Title

Definitions

Requirements for enforceability

Terms deemed accepted

Display of terms of license agreement

Enforceability

Definitions

Return electronic mail addresses; required disclosure

Unlawful activities

Civil actions

Scope

Definitions

Computer spyware prohibitions

Control or modification

Misrepresentation and deception

Nonapplicability

Criminal enforcement

Penalty

Civil relief

Short title; definitions

Creation of Web page or domain name for fraudulent purposes

Electronic mail fraud

Civil relief

Applicability of Chapter

Short title

Definitions

Unlawful requests by misrepresentation

Remedies for violation

Short title

Legislative intent; federal law

Definitions

Sharing of cybersecurity information; public entities

Evidence standard

Receipt of cyber threat indicators and defensive measure information; appropriate state entities

Compliance with Database Security Breach Notification Law

Reporting

Rulemaking authority

Scope and purpose

Definitions

Requirements for doing business

Notification of cyber incidents and payment of cyber ransoms

Prohibition on contracting with a provider

Rules

Short title

Child performer contract; scope

Gross earnings; fifteen percent placed in trust fund

Education requirement

Written permit required

Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 9, §10, eff. July 1, 2001.

Short title

Definitions

Public display of altered works of fine art

Artists' authorship rights

Scope of applicability

Relief

Repealed by Acts 1998, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 69, §1, eff. May 1, 1998.

Title

Legislative findings

Definitions

Registration and disclosure statement

Initial disclosure statement

Annual disclosure statement

Entrance fee escrow for new construction

Continuing care agreements; requirements and right to rescind

Dismissal or discharge of resident; refund

Continuing care facilities residents' organizations

Quarterly meetings between residents and the facility governing body

Availability, distribution, and posting of reports and records; requirement of full disclosure

Advertisements; requirements

Revocation of registration

Cease and desist orders and injunctions

Administrative fines

Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.

Regulations

Repealed by Acts 2013, No. 320, §3, eff. June 17, 2013.

Repealed by Acts 2013, No. 320, §3, eff. June 17, 2013.

Repealed by Acts 2013, No. 320, §3, eff. June 17, 2013.

Repealed by Acts 2013, No. 320, §3, eff. June 17, 2013.

Repealed by Acts 2013, No. 320, §3, eff. June 17, 2013.

Repealed by Acts 2018, No. 612, §23, eff. Jan. 1, 2019.

Repealed by Acts 2018, No. 612, §23, eff. Jan. 1, 2019.

Repealed by Acts 2018, No. 612, §23, eff. Jan. 1, 2019.

Repealed by Acts 2018, No. 612, §23, eff. Jan. 1, 2019.

Repealed by Acts 2018, No. 612, §23, eff. Jan. 1, 2019.

Repealed by Acts 2018, No. 612, §23, eff. Jan. 1, 2019.

Statement of purpose; limitation on prohibitions against discrimination because of age

Definitions

Establishment of commission; membership; terms; confirmation

Members; qualifications; compensation

Powers and duties of commission

Parishes and municipalities may prohibit discrimination

Local human rights commissions

Powers of local commissions

Additional powers of local commissions

Enforcement of local commission orders

Cooperation between state and local commissions

Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1409, §4, eff. Aug. 1, 1997.

Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1409, §4, eff. Aug. 1, 1997.

Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1409, §4, eff. Aug. 1, 1997.

Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1409, §4, eff. Aug. 1, 1997.

Plans to eliminate imbalance among employees permitted

Public accommodations, resorts, amusements; discriminatory practices prohibited

Breastfeeding; discriminatory practices prohibited

Advertisement of accommodations, goods, services

Repealed by Acts 1991, No. 527, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.

Repealed by Acts 1991, No. 527, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.

Repealed by Acts 1991, No. 527, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.

Repealed by Acts 1991, No. 527, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.

Repealed by Acts 1991, No. 527, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.

Unlawful financial practices

Unlawful practices in connection with credit transactions; exceptions

Conspiracy to violate human rights and discrimination laws

Complaints of discrimination; procedure; conciliation agreements; enforcement

Conciliation agreements; violation unlawful

Notice and hearing; procedure

Documentary evidence; effect

Findings of the commission; orders; nature of affirmative action

Investigations; powers; confidential nature of records

Subpoenas; issuance; enforcement

Civil remedies for injunction and damages

Judicial review

Short Title

Findings and declaration of purpose

Definitions

Reports; tax incentives administered by the Department of Economic Development

Louisiana Economic Development Corporation; creation; domicile; board of directors; terms; agency

Powers and authority; duties

Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 726, §2, eff. July 9, 1997.

Examination by commissioner of financial institutions and audits by independent certified public accountants and by the legislative auditor

Qualified state development company

Louisiana Economic Development Fund

Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 325, §1, eff. July 1, 2014.

Application fees and origination fees

Laws applicable to the corporation

Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 1034, §3.

Appropriations; warrants; records

Conflict of interest prohibited; recusal; exceptions

Exemption from taxation

Penalty for false statements

Louisiana Small Business Incubator Program; creation; purpose

Definitions

Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 9, §10, eff. July 1, 2001; Acts 2001, No. 1185, §8, eff. July 1, 2001.

Loan guarantees; direct loans; grants

Qualifications for applicants

Creation; purpose

Definitions

Loan guarantees; direct loans; grants

Qualifications for applicants

Qualifications for tenants

Short title

Definitions

Workforce development and training program; purpose

Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 9, §10, eff. July 1, 2001.

Customized workforce training

Eligibility

Application for funding; procedures

Economic Development Award Program

Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 9, §10, eff. July 1, 2001.

Repealed by Acts 1992, No. 1136, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1994.

Repealed by Acts 1992, No. 1136, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1994.

Repealed by Acts 1992, No. 1092, §2, and Acts 1992, No. 1136, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1994.

Repealed by Acts 1989, No. 33, §2.

Repealed by Acts 1992, No. 797, §3, eff. July 1, 1992, and Acts 1992, No. 1136, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1994.

Legislative findings and purposes

Definitions

Technology Commercialization Credit and Jobs Program; establishment; qualifications; administration

Technology commercialization credit; amount; duration; forfeit

Applicant receiving tax credits not eligible to receive other tax incentives

Expiration date of credit

Repealed by Acts 1992, No. 1092, §2, and Acts 1992, No. 1136, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1994.

Repealed by Acts 1992, No. 1092, §2, and Acts 1992, No. 1136, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1994.

Repealed by Acts 1992, No. 1092, §2, and Acts 1992, No. 1136, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1994.

Repealed by Acts 1992, No. 1092, §2, and Acts 1992, No. 1136, §2, eff. Jan. 1. 1994.

Rapid Response Fund

Accountability requirements; legal agreements; Rapid Response Fund projects

Accountability requirements; reports; Rapid Response Fund

Louisiana Mega-Project Development Fund

Major Events Incentive Program and the Major Events Incentive Program Subfund

Accountability requirements; Mega-Project Development Fund

Louisiana Mega-Project Energy Assistance Rebate

Establishment

Definitions

Ineligibility due to funds; submission of census block, shape file area, and address data; time limitations

Applications; burden of proof; public comment; protest

Administrative and judicial review

Consultation

Scoring

Funding; match requirement

Compliance during the agreement

Section
2370.10

Failure to perform

Section
2370.11

Receipt and disbursement of federal grant funds

Section
2370.12

Reporting requirements

Section
2370.13

Administration fee

Section
2370.14

Rules

Section
2370.15

Reimbursement for grantees

Section
2370.16

Records; limitations

Repealed by Acts 1992, No. 1136, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1994.

Repealed by Acts 1992, No. 1136, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1994.

Exemption from taxation

Loan loss reserve fund

Louisiana Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council; creation; board of directors

Duties and objectives; reporting

Termination of Chapter

Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 438, §11(B).

Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 438, §11(B).

Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 438, §11(B).

Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 438, §11(B).

Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 438, §11(B).

Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 438, §11(B).

Repealed by Acts 1992, No. 1136, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1994.

Repealed by Acts 1992, No. 1136, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1994.

Short title

Declaration of purpose

Definitions

Regulation, reporting, and examination

Guidance by commissioner; advisory opinions

Reports

Impact information

Licensing

Misrepresenting the meaning or effect of license; prohibited

Corporate or company matters

Transaction of business

Legal investments

Enforcement

Certain unlawful activities

General provisions

Intent

Definitions

Modernization tax credit

Modernization tax credit approval

Promulgation of rules

False or fraudulent information in making application, claim for credit or other instrument; penalties

Repealed by Acts 2018, No. 661, §11C.

Repealed by Acts 2006, No. 713, §4, eff. July 1, 2006.

Repealed by Acts 2006, No. 713, §4, eff. July 1, 2006.

Repealed by Acts 2006, No. 713, §4, eff. July 1, 2006.

Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.

Repealed by Acts 2006, No. 713, §4, eff. July 1, 2006.

Purpose

Definitions

Identification

Disclosure

Enforcement

Short title

Intent

Definitions

Rebate approval

Quality jobs incentive rebates

Rebate; payments

Filing claim to receive Quality jobs rebate; determination; repayment

Employers receiving rebates not eligible to receive certain other tax credits and exemptions

Promulgation of rules

False or fraudulent information in making application, claim for rebate, or other instrument; penalties

Application deadline

Applicability to existing contracts

Title

Policy

Definitions

Prohibitions; applicability; exceptions

Exemptions

Discrimination in sale or rental of housing and other prohibited practices

Discrimination in residential real estate related transactions

Discrimination in provision of brokerage services

Interference, coercion, or intimidation

Administration

Enforcement

Right to examine and copy evidence; summoning witnesses and documents and taking testimony; right to counsel; court aid; process; service and return; fees of witnesses

Enforcement by private persons

Enforcement by attorney general

Repealed by Acts 1999, No. 767, §3.

Repealed by Acts 1999, No. 767, §3.

Repealed by Acts 1999, No. 767, §3.

Repealed by Acts 1999, No. 767, §3.

Repealed by Acts 1999, No. 767, §3.

Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.

Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.

Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.

Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.

Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.

Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.

Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.

Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.

New Assistive Devices Warranty Act

Definitions

Express warranties; time limit to conform; duty to repair

Assistive device replacement or refund

Nonconformity disclosure requirement

Manufacturer's duty to provide reimbursement for temporary replacement of assistive devices; penalties

Other remedies

Null and void June 30, 2000. See Acts 1998, No. 36, §1, eff. June 29, 1998.

Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 815, §5.

Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 815, §5.

Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 815, §5.

Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 815, §5.

Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 815, §5.

Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 815, §5.

Legislative findings

Definitions

Net energy metering

Short title

Legislative findings

Definitions

Protection of personal information; disclosure upon breach in the security of personal information; notification requirements; exemption

Recovery of damages

Financial institution; compliance

Rulemaking

Short title

Administration of the program

Policy statement

Definitions

Tax credit

Certification of a Louisiana Community Development Financial Institution

Requirements for continuance of certification as a LCDFI

Decertification

Rules and regulations

Guidance by commissioner; advisory opinions

Other Office of Financial Institutions responsibilities

Corporation income and franchise tax exemption

Confidentiality of records

Program termination

Definitions

Purpose

Rules and regulations

Designation of banking development districts; application

Determination

Banking district depository

Deposit of public funds by local government

Deposit of public funds by state

Tax abatement

Definitions

Eligibility requirements

Application; recommendation; approval

Contract administration; rebate

Rules

Competitive Projects Payroll Incentive Program

Purpose

Definitions

Office of international commerce

Powers and duties of the secretary and executive director

Louisiana Board of International Commerce

Membership of board

Master Plan of International Commerce and annual report

Exceptions

Scope and purpose

Definitions

Requirements for doing business

Required disclosures; service contracts

Consumer's right to cancel

Prohibited acts

DNA testing kits; notice to user

Violations; penalty

Scope and purpose; exemptions

Definitions

Requirements for doing business

Required disclosures; service contracts

Consumer's right to cancel

Prohibited acts

Definitions

Agreement; indemnity; penalties

Short title

Legislative findings; creation; intent

Definitions

Application; form; submission; confirmation; notification; appeal

Insignia; creation; use

Database

Outreach

Promulgation of rules and regulations

Definitions

Digitized identification card acceptance; limitation of liability

Powers and duties

Limitations of applicability