Louisiana § RS 26:146 - Regulation of traffic in wines
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 26:146 — Regulation of traffic in wines, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 26:146. Regulation of traffic in wines
In order to regulate the traffic in sparkling and still wines, the commissioner shall make and publish reasonable rules and regulations governing the manufacture, labeling, stocking, pricing, and advertising of all such wines. The rules so made shall conform to the substantive provisions of the labeling and advertising regulations issued under the Federal Alcohol Administration Act of the United States. No person shall have in his possession or sell, offer for sale, or distribute any sparkling or still wine not labeled in conformity with the regulations issued by the commissioner and no person shall publish or disseminate any advertisement for sparkling or still wine that does not conform to the regulations issued by the commissioner.
Acts 1987, No. 696, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 26:146 cover?
Section RS 26:146 ("Regulation of traffic in wines") 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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