Louisiana § RS 26:142 - Distribution through wholesalers only
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§ RS 26:142. Distribution through wholesalers only
Except as provided for in R.S. 26:71.3, 71.4, 82.1, 85, 271.1, and 359, no alcoholic beverage produced or manufactured inside or outside of this state shall be sold or offered for sale in Louisiana or shipped or transported into or within the state except to the holder of a wholesaler's permit and for delivery at the place of business of the wholesaler as shown in his permit.
Acts 1987, No. 696, §1; Acts 2005, No. 508, §1, eff. July 13, 2005; Acts 2006, No. 808, §1, eff. June 30, 2006; Acts 2015, No. 382, §1; Acts 2021, No. 380, §1; Acts 2023, No. 127, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 26:142 cover?
Section RS 26:142 ("Distribution through wholesalers only") 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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