Louisiana § RS 32:1601 - Definitions
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§ RS 32:1601. Definitions
When used in this Chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings ascribed to them, unless the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
(1) "Hydrocarbon gas" means a combustible organic gas containing only one carbon and hydrogen. Hydrocarbon gas includes, but is not limited to, propane, compressed natural gas, liquified petroleum gas, methane, or any chemically similar gas, but does not include gasoline or diesel fuel.
(2) "Motor vehicle" means every vehicle which is self-propelled, excluding a motorized bicycle.
Added by Acts 1983, No. 117, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1984.
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