Louisiana § RS 37:3101 - Declaration of purpose
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 37:3101 — Declaration of purpose, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 37:3101. Declaration of purpose
A. The Legislature of Louisiana declares that requiring the licensure of qualified auctioneers and auction houses is in the best interest of the citizens of this state.
B. The purpose of this Chapter is to require qualifying criteria in a presently unregulated occupational field in which unqualified, irresponsible, or unscrupulous individuals may injure the public. The requirements of this Chapter shall contribute to the safety, health, and property of the people of Louisiana in the transfer of property by auction.
Added by Acts 1983, No. 508, §5. Acts 1993, No. 584, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 37:3101 cover?
Section RS 37:3101 ("Declaration of purpose") 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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