Title 51, Trade and Commerce
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La. Rev. Stat. § 51:32 Exemptions
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§32. Exemptions The provisions of this Part shall not apply to sheriffs, constables, or other public or court officers, or to persons acting under the license, direction, or authority of any court, state or federal, selling goods in the course of their official duties. Acts 1986,…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:3201 Short title
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§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 Legislative findings; creation; intent
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§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 vetera…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:3203 Definitions
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§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 t…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:3204 Application; form; submission; confirmation; notification; appeal
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§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 ve…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:3205 Insignia; creation; use
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§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 a…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:3206 Database
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§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 Outreach
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§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 s…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:3208 Promulgation of rules and regulations
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§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 Definitions
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§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 c…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:3212 Digitized identification card acceptance; limitation of liability
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§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 identificati…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:3213 Powers and duties
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§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 p…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:3214 Limitations of applicability
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§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…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:3221 Imports from the Russian Federation
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§3221. Imports from the Russian Federation The importation of any product into this state produced in or originating from the Russian Federation is prohibited. This prohibition includes imports of oil and gas, iron and steel, precious metals, and agricultural products. Acts 2022,…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:3222 Chapter termination
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§3222. Chapter termination The provisions of this Chapter shall terminate and have no effect upon the expiration, removal, or lifting of all sanctions imposed by the United States Department of Treasury in accordance with 31 CFR Part 587. Acts 2022, No. 236, §1, eff. May 31, 2022…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:3231 Short title
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§3231. Short title This Chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Louisiana True Origin of Digital Goods Act". Acts 2022, No. 267, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:3232 Definitions
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§3232. Definitions As used in this Chapter: (1) "Commercial recording or audiovisual work" means a recording or audiovisual work whose owner, assignee, authorized agent, or licensee has disseminated or intends to disseminate for sale, rental, performance, or exhibition to the pub…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:3233 Required disclosures on website and online services; location
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§3233. Required disclosures on website and online services; location A. A person who owns or operates a website or online service dealing in substantial part in the electronic dissemination of third-party commercial recordings or audiovisual works, directly or indirectly, and who…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:3234 Actions for injunctive relief; orders to compel compliance
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§3234. Actions for injunctive relief; orders to compel compliance A. An owner, assignee, authorized agent, or exclusive licensee of a commercial recording or audiovisual work electronically disseminated by the website or online service in violation of this Chapter may bring a pro…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:3235 Supplemental provisions
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§3235. Supplemental provisions This Chapter is supplemental to those provisions of state and federal criminal and civil law which impose prohibitions or provide penalties, sanctions, or remedies against the same conduct prohibited by this Chapter. This Chapter shall not bar any c…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:3236 No financial liability for certain providers
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§3236. No financial liability for certain providers The provisions of this Chapter shall not impose financial liability on providers of an interactive computer service, communications service, commercial mobile service, or information service, including an internet access service…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:3237 Violations; unfair or deceptive acts or practices; remedies
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§3237. Violations; unfair or deceptive acts or practices; remedies A violation of this Chapter shall be a deceptive and unfair trade practice and shall subject the violator to any of the actions, including public and private actions, remedies, and penalties provided in the Unfair…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:3241 Advertising, promoting, and conducting certain live music performances; penalties
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§3241. Advertising, promoting, and conducting certain live music performances; penalties A. As used in this Section, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings: (1) "Performing group" means a vocal or instrumental group of one or more members that intends t…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:3251 Advertisements; unfair or deceptive acts or practices
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§3251. Advertisements; unfair or deceptive acts or practices A. For the purposes of this Section, the following terms apply: (1) "Advertisement" means any communication through a media entity for mass distribution of information. (2) "Media entity" means a radio broadcast station…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:3261 Definitions
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§3261. Definitions As used in this Chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings: (1) "Consumer product" means any tangible personal property that is distributed in commerce and used for personal, family, or household purposes, including any property …
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:3262 Collection and verification of information by online marketplace
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§3262. Collection and verification of information by online marketplace A.(1) An online marketplace shall require that any high-volume third-party seller on the online marketplace's platform provide the online marketplace with all of the following information not later than ten d…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:3263 Data; limitation; security
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§3263. Data; limitation; security A. Any data that is collected to comply with any requirement of this Chapter may not be used for any other purpose except as required by law. B. An online marketplace shall implement and maintain reasonable security procedures and practices, incl…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:3264 Online marketplace; disclosure requirements of sellers; exceptions
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§3264. Online marketplace; disclosure requirements of sellers; exceptions A. An online marketplace shall require any high-volume third-party seller that has an aggregate total of twenty thousand dollars or more in annual gross revenues on the online marketplace to provide the con…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:3265 Unfair or deceptive trade practice or act; online marketplace sellers; identification;
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§3265. Unfair or deceptive trade practice or act; online marketplace sellers; identification; violations Any violation of this Chapter shall be a deceptive and unfair trade practice and shall subject the online marketplace to any and all actions and penalties provided for in the …
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:3266 Preemption
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§3266. Preemption No political subdivision may establish, mandate, or otherwise require an online marketplace to collect or verify information from a high-volume third-party seller or disclose information to a consumer on a one-time or ongoing basis. Acts 2022, No. 316, §1, eff. …
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:3271 Definitions
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§3271. Definitions For the purposes of this Chapter, the following terms and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed as follows: (1) "Housing provider" means a property owner, lessor, property manager, or property management company that offers residential property for lease or …
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:3272 Applicability
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§3272. Applicability This Chapter applies to any housing provider that utilizes third-party billing to manage utility billing for a residential unit with an individual meter and is offered for lease or rent. Acts 2024, No. 577, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:3273 Access to utility bills
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§3273. Access to utility bills A. A tenant may request a housing provider to supply him with a copy of the original bill for any utility supplied to the unit in which the tenant resides. B. The request authorized in Subsection A of this Section shall be in writing and specify the…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:3274 Violations; civil remedies; penalties
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§3274. Violations; civil remedies; penalties A. A housing provider that violates the provisions of this Chapter shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars per violation. B. A tenant may bring a civil action against a housing provider in violation of the provisions of this …
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:3275.1 Short title
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§3275.1. Short title This Chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Energy Utility Reporting Transparency Act". Act 2025, No. 311, §1, eff. June 24, 2025.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:3275.2 Definitions
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§3275.2. Definitions For the purposes of this Chapter, the following definitions apply: (1) "Annual consumption report" means a detailed report of the aggregate energy usage for all the meters associated with a property during the previous calendar year, including but not limited…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:3275.3 Publication of utility data
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§3275.3. Publication of utility data A. The commission shall annually publish a list that includes both of the following: (1) Energy utilities that offer property owners with multiple meters the option to request an annual consumption report. (2) Energy utilities that do not offe…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:3275.4 Information gathering
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§3275.4. Information gathering An energy utility shall report to the commission annually, by January fifteenth, whether it does or does not offer property owners with multiple meters the option to request an annual consumption report. Act 2025, No. 311, §1, eff. June 24, 2025.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:3275.5 Implementation
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§3275.5. Implementation A. The commission shall promulgate any rules and regulations necessary for the collection and publication of the information outlined in this Chapter. B. This Chapter does not require an energy utility to provide an annual consumption report, but an energy…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:3281 Short title
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§3281. Short title This Chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Second Amendment Financial Privacy Act". Acts 2024, No. 585, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:3282 Definitions
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§3282. Definitions As used in this Chapter, the following words and phrases have the following meanings: (1) "Ammunition" means ammunition or cartridge cases, primers, bullets, or propellant powder designed for use in any firearm. (2) "Assign" or "assignment" refers to a covered …
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:3283 Financial privacy
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§3283. Financial privacy A. Except for those records kept during the regular course of a criminal investigation and prosecution, or as otherwise required by law, no government entity or official and no agent or employee of a governmental entity shall knowingly keep or cause to be…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:3284 Violations
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§3284. Violations A. The attorney general shall investigate reasonable allegations that a person or entity, including a government entity, has violated the provisions of this Chapter and, upon finding violation, provide written notice to the person or entity believed to have comm…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:3291 Restaurant reservation anti-piracy
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§3291. Restaurant reservation anti-piracy A. For the purposes of this Section, the following terms have the following meanings: (1) "Food service establishment" means a restaurant, cafeteria, lunch room, food stand, saloon, tavern, bar, lounge, or other similar facility operated …
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:33 License required
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§33. License required Every person who advertises, represents, or holds out that any sale of goods is a fire, bankruptcy, or fiduciary sale shall first obtain a license to conduct the sale from the mayor of the municipality in which he proposes to conduct the sale. For sales cond…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:331 Sales at different prices in different localities to injure competitor unlawful
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§331. Sales at different prices in different localities to injure competitor unlawful No person, doing business in Louisiana, and engaged in the production, manufacture, or distribution of any commodity in general use, who shall, intentionally, for the purpose of injuring or dest…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:332 Penalty
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§332. Penalty Any person or any officer, agent, receiver or member of any firm, company, association or corporation, who violates R.S. 51:331 shall be fined not less than five hundred dollars nor more than five thousand dollars, or imprisoned for not less than one year nor more t…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:333 Violation; contracts void
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§333. Violation; contracts void All contracts or agreements made in violation of R.S. 51:331 are void.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:334 Violation by corporation; investigation; proceedings to be instituted
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§334. Violation by corporation; investigation; proceedings to be instituted If any complaint is made to the Secretary of State that any corporation, authorized to do business in this state is guilty of unfair discrimination within the terms of this Subpart, the Secretary of State…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:335 Violation by corporation; revocation of permit or license
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§335. Violation by corporation; revocation of permit or license If any corporation, foreign or domestic, authorized to do business in this state, or any officer, agent, or receiver, of any such corporation, is guilty of unfair discrimination as defined by this Subpart, the Secret…