Louisiana § RS 37:1872 - Purchases not to be made from certain classes of persons
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 37:1872 — Purchases not to be made from certain classes of persons, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 37:1872. Purchases not to be made from certain classes of persons
It shall be unlawful for any antique dealer, owner, keeper, or agent of any antique shop to buy or exchange any article covered by this Part from any minor under the age of eighteen years, from a person appearing to be intoxicated, from a person known to be a notorious thief, or from a person known to have been convicted of larceny or burglary.
Acts 1999, No. 218, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 37:1872
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 37:1872 cover?
Section RS 37:1872 ("Purchases not to be made from certain classes of persons") 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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