Louisiana § RS 3:1496 - Use of funds
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 3:1496 — Use of funds, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 3:1496. Use of funds
Funds made available to the commissioner shall be expended to effectuate the purposes of this Part including but not limited to the following uses:
(1) To attract additional business associated with the industrial hemp industry to Louisiana including processors.
(2) To develop and promote Louisiana industrial hemp brands or marketing campaigns.
(3) To aid in the development of a coordinated research plan designed to develop higher quality industrial hemp seeds and plants best suited for cultivation within the state, new and improved uses for industrial hemp, and best management practices.
(4) To develop educational programs and disseminate educational materials about industrial hemp.
(5) To support the enhancement and maintenance of public-use industrial hemp facilities, specifically those used for the purposes of promotion and research.
(6) To promote activities, facilities, events, and the needs of the Louisiana industrial hemp industry.
(7) To contract for scientific research with accredited postsecondary education institutions, or similar educational institutions, and industrial hemp licensees authorized to conduct industrial hemp research under this Chapter that will assist in carrying out the purposes of the program, including industrial hemp best management practices.
Acts 2022, No. 462, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 3:1496
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 3:1496 cover?
Section RS 3:1496 ("Use of funds") 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.
How do I cite Louisiana § RS 3:1496?
A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § RS 3:1496" (Louisiana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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