Louisiana § RS 26:3 - Exempt products

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 26:3 — Exempt products, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 26:3. Exempt products

A.  The provisions of this Chapter do not apply to the sale of:

(1)  Patent, antiseptic, and toilet preparations.  

(2)  Flavoring extracts, syrups, and food products.  

(3)  Scientific, chemical, mechanical, and industrial products.  

(4)  Alcohol for industrial use or purposes only and which is so denatured as to be unfit for human consumption.  

B.  No person shall knowingly sell any of these products for beverage purposes or sell any of them under circumstances from which he may reasonably deduce the intention of the purchaser to use them for beverage purposes.  

Acts 1987, No. 696, §1.  

Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 26:3

What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 26:3 cover?

Section RS 26:3 ("Exempt products") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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