Louisiana § RS 38:2253 - Preference to firms doing business in state

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 38:2253 — Preference to firms doing business in state, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 38:2253. Preference to firms doing business in state

In making any purchase it shall be the duty of the officer, purchasing agent, board, district or commission, all things being equal, to give preference to firms doing business in the State of Louisiana.  However, this preference shall be inferior to and superseded in instances of conflict with that preference granted by R.S. 38:2251.  

Added by Acts 1958, No. 318, §3.  Amended by Acts 1974, No. 539, §1.  

Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 38:2253 cover?

Section RS 38:2253 ("Preference to firms doing business in state") 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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