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La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1560 Fraud rendering contract void
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§1560. Fraud rendering contract void Any contract for dance studio lessons and other services entered into in reliance upon any willful and false, fraudulent, or misleading information, representation, notice, or advertisement of the seller shall be void and unenforceable. Added …
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1561 Waiver of provisions
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§1561. Waiver of provisions Any waiver of the buyer of the provisions of this Chapter shall be deemed contrary to public policy and shall be void and unenforceable. Added by Acts 1979, No. 533, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1562 Private actions; recovery of damages and attorney fees; correction of contract; holder defined
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§1562. Private actions; recovery of damages and attorney fees; correction of contract; holder defined A. Any person who suffers any ascertainable loss of money or movable property, corporeal or incorporeal, as a result of fraud, dishonesty or the violation of the provisions of th…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1563 Bond; amount; filing
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§1563. Bond; amount; filing Every dance studio shall maintain a bond issued by a surety company authorized to do business in this state. The principal sum of the bond shall be twenty-five thousand dollars. A copy of such bond shall be filed with the office of the state treasurer.…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1564 Bonds; persons protected
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§1564. Bonds; persons protected The bond required by R.S. 51:1563 shall be in favor of the state of Louisiana for the benefit of any person who, after entering into a contract for dance studio lessons and other services with the dance studio, is damaged by fraud or dishonesty or …
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1565 Cash deposit in lieu of bond
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§1565. Cash deposit in lieu of bond In lieu of furnishing the bond required by R.S. 51:1563 the dance studio may deposit with the office of the state treasurer a cash deposit in a like amount. This cash deposit may be satisfied by any of the following: (1) Certificates of deposit…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1566 Exclusions from R.S
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§1566. Exclusions from R.S. 51:1551 through R.S. 51:1565 The provisions of R.S. 51:1551 through R.S. 51:1565 do not apply to any dance studio which does not enter written contracts for, or require advance payments, by cash or negotiable instrument for either dance lessons or othe…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1575 Short Title
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§1575. Short Title This Chapter may be cited as the Physical Fitness Services Act. Added by Acts 1982, No. 808, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1576 Definitions
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§1576. Definitions As used in this Chapter: A. "Physical fitness services" means facilities or services for the development of physical fitness through exercise or weight control. This term includes the facilities, services, and classes of health or exercise centers, clubs, studi…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1577 Requirements for contracts for physical fitness services
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§1577. Requirements for contracts for physical fitness services A. Every prepaid or credit contract for physical fitness services of over one month's duration shall conform to the following requirements: (1) The contract shall be in writing, and a copy shall be given to the custo…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1578 Prohibited clauses in contracts
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§1578. Prohibited clauses in contracts No contract for physical fitness services may: (1) Have a duration of longer than thirty-six months or be measured by the life of the buyer or the life of the center. (2) Waive the required provisions of this Chapter. (3) Provide that a righ…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1579 Non-complying provisions unenforceable
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§1579. Non-complying provisions unenforceable Any provision of a contract for physical fitness services that does not comply with R.S. 51:1577 and 1578 is unenforceable against the member. Added by Acts 1982, No. 808, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1580 Permissible clauses in contracts
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§1580. Permissible clauses in contracts A contract may also contain any other clause not in conflict with this Chapter or other provisions of law. Added by Acts 1982, No. 808, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1581 Preservation of rights of action and defenses
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§1581. Preservation of rights of action and defenses Any right of action or defense which the member could raise based on the contract for physical fitness services is preserved against any assignee or successor to the contract or to any credit contract executed by the member in …
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1582 Financial responsibility
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§1582. Financial responsibility A.(1) Every center which enters into prepaid or credit contracts for physical fitness services of over one month's duration shall maintain with the state treasurer a surety bond in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars. (2) Such bond shall be …
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1600 Short title
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§1600. Short title This Chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Louisiana Fuel Protection Act of 1979". Added by Acts 1979, No. 605, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1601 Findings; policy and procedure
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§1601. Findings; policy and procedure The legislature finds and declares that: (1) The industrial base of the state of Louisiana, upon which the economy of the state is heavily dependent, is highly energy intensive. (2) The primary industrial and powerplant energy sources in the …
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1602 Definitions
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§1602. Definitions As used in this Chapter, the following words and phrases have the meaning ascribed to them in this Section except where otherwise provided in this Chapter or unless a different meaning is plainly required by the context: (1) "Coal" means anthracite and bitumino…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1603 Jurisdiction, powers, and responsibilities
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§1603. Jurisdiction, powers, and responsibilities The Department of Conservation and Energy, acting through the secretary, shall administer this Chapter. The secretary may authorize officers or employees of the department to administer the provisions of this Chapter, subject to t…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1604 Implementation and Administration
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§1604. Implementation and Administration The secretary of natural resources, to the maximum extent practicable, shall: A. Conduct a study and review of conditions presently existing within the state with regard to powerplants and industries to determine the impact of the mandated…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1605 Bonds; procedure for issuance
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§1605. Bonds; procedure for issuance A. The secretary is hereby authorized to incur debt and issue bonds to accomplish the purposes of this Chapter in the manner herein provided. B. Without reference to any other provisions of the laws of Louisiana and of the Louisiana Constituti…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1606 Enforcement
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§1606. Enforcement In addition to all of the other rights, powers, and authorities granted to the secretary hereunder, if the secretary has reasonable cause to believe that there exists a violation of this Chapter or of the rules and regulations issued pursuant to this Chapter, t…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1611 Sale, transportation, and acceptance of fuel following a natural disaster
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§1611. Sale, transportation, and acceptance of fuel following a natural disaster A. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, following a disaster or emergency declared in accordance with the Louisiana Homeland Security and Emergency Assistance and Disaster Act,…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1700 Definition
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§1700. Definition A "rental referral agency" is a person or business which advertises, offers, or attempts to offer for a prepaid fee, listings of residential rental property. Added by Acts 1979, No. 407, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1701 Fees and deposits
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§1701. Fees and deposits A. No rental referral agency shall charge or attempt to collect any fees or other things of value from persons given access to rental listings, except where rental housing is in fact obtained by such persons from the listings of or through the assistance …
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1702 Unfair advertising
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§1702. Unfair advertising A. No rental referral agency or agency employee shall make any representation that any listing or group of listings is available for rent unless the listing or group of listings has been verified as available by the owner or his agent within forty-eight …
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1703 Bond required; penalty
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§1703. Bond required; penalty A. No rental referral agency shall require a deposit without first posting and maintaining a surety bond to guarantee the return of said deposits to persons who do not obtain housing through the listings or services of the agency. The bond shall be i…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1711 Work-at-home solicitations; requirements
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§1711. Work-at-home solicitations; requirements It shall be an unfair and deceptive trade practice for any person or entity to advertise, represent, or imply that another can gain income while engaged in work at home, unless the person or entity making the advertisement or repres…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1721 Promotional contests; prerequisites for lawful promotion
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§1721. Promotional contests; prerequisites for lawful promotion A.(1) Unless written disclosure is made as provided in Subsection B of this Section, it shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to offer in writing a prize or gift to a consumer as part of any advertis…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1722 Violations; penalties
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§1722. Violations; penalties A. Violation of any of the provisions of this Chapter shall constitute an unfair practice under R.S. 51:1405(A). B. Whoever violates any provision of this Chapter shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars or imprisoned for not more than six mo…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1723 Representation of having won anything of value or of having been specially selected; simulation of checks and invoices
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§1723. Representation of having won anything of value or of having been specially selected; simulation of checks and invoices A.(1) No person shall, in connection with the sale or lease or the solicitation for the sale or lease of goods, property, or service, represent that anoth…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1725 Mail solicitations for contest participation
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§1725. Mail solicitations for contest participation A.(1) No person or entity shall solicit an individual by mail to participate in a contest unless such solicitation contains either of the following: (a) A statement of the odds that a participant making a single entry in such co…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1726 Sweepstakes promotions
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§1726. Sweepstakes promotions A. Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, the winner of any sweepstakes promotion shall be revealed in only one of the following manners: (1) Through posting on a printed list. (2) Through the use of scratch-off tickets or cards. (3) Through t…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1727 Electronic display of sweepstakes winners
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§1727. Electronic display of sweepstakes winners A. Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, a computer or computer system that is used as part of a sweepstakes promotion shall be used only to allow a person to enter their name and contact information for the purpose of ente…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1730 Definitions
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§1730. Definitions As used in this Chapter, the following terms and phrases shall have the meanings hereinafter ascribed to them: (1) "Advertisement" means any promotion of 900, 976, or any other pay-per-call service by means of any radio, television, video or print media, telema…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1731 900, 976, or any other pay-per-call charges; advertisement; collection; penalties
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§1731. 900, 976, or any other pay-per-call charges; advertisement; collection; penalties A. Each sponsor shall include in any advertisement the following price disclosures: (1) Advertisements for 900, 976, or any other pay-per-call service which are broadcast on radio or televisi…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1732 Registration requirements for prizes, sweepstakes, games of chance, job lines, and loans
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§1732. Registration requirements for prizes, sweepstakes, games of chance, job lines, and loans Any sponsor which solicits calls for a prize, contest, sweepstakes, reward, give-away, credit card, loan, or job information shall also provide the following information to the attorne…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1733 Other prohibitions
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§1733. Other prohibitions No sponsor shall: (1) Use advertisements or provide any pay-per-call services which are false, misleading, or deceptive in any manner or violate the provisions of this Chapter or any federal law or regulation. (2) Solicit calls which are interactive that…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1734 Violations
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§1734. Violations A. Any sponsor that violates any provision of this Chapter shall be assessed a civil penalty of five thousand dollars for the first violation and ten thousand dollars for a second or subsequent violation. B. Any violation of this Chapter by a sponsor shall const…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1735 Exemptions
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§1735. Exemptions The provisions of this Chapter shall not apply to acts done by the owner, agent, or employee of a radio or television station when the owner, agent, or employee did not have actual knowledge of the false, misleading, or deceptive characters of the advertisement,…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1741.1 Legislative findings
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§1741.1. Legislative findings The legislature of the state of Louisiana finds that the citizens of this state are potential targets of a telephone scam known as "caller ID spoofing" or "caller ID fraud," which allows a caller to hide his or her true identity by modifying caller I…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1741.2 Short title
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§1741.2. Short title This Chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Caller ID Anti- Spoofing Act". Acts 2009, No. 105, §1; Acts 2018, No. 652, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1741.3 Definitions
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§1741.3. Definitions For the purposes of this Chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) "Caller" means a person who places a call by a telephone or over a telephone line, even if the person begins the call …
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1741.4 Unlawful acts; exceptions
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§1741.4. Unlawful acts; exceptions A. It shall be unlawful for a caller to knowingly insert false information into a caller identification system with the intent to mislead, defraud, deceive, cause harm, or wrongfully obtain anything of value. B. The provisions of this Chapter sh…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1741.5 Remedies for violation
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§1741.5. Remedies for violation A. Whoever violates the provisions of this Chapter shall be subject to injunctive relief, treble damages, court costs, and reasonable attorney fees. B. Any person or entity who is adversely affected by a violation of this Chapter may bring an actio…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1745 Definitions
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§1745. Definitions (1) "Person" means an individual, firm, association, corporation, partnership, joint venture, or any other legal or business entity which contacts or attempts to contact a recipient by using a telephone line. (2) "Recipient" means an individual, firm, associati…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1746 Unsolicited telefacsimile messages; prohibition; exceptions
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§1746. Unsolicited telefacsimile messages; prohibition; exceptions A. No person shall initiate the unsolicited transmission of a telefacsimile message promoting goods or services for purchase by the recipient of such message. B. This Section shall not apply to telefacsimile messa…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1747 Violations; penalties; civil remedies
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§1747. Violations; penalties; civil remedies A. Whoever violates the provisions of this Chapter shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars or imprisoned not more than thirty days, or both. B. A recipient may bring a civil action against any person in violation of the provi…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1751 Definitions
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§1751. Definitions For the purposes of this Chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) "Account holder" means a person who has or opens an account or profile to use a social media company's platform. (2) "Dir…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1752 Age requirements for use of social media platform; parental consent
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§1752. Age requirements for use of social media platform; parental consent A. A social media company shall make commercially reasonable efforts to verify the age of Louisiana account holders with a level of certainty appropriate to the risks that arise from the information manage…
