Louisiana § RS 3:4220 - Registration required
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 3:4220 — Registration required, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 3:4220. Registration required
No person, firm or corporation shall engage in business, in or for intrastate commerce, as a meat broker, renderer, or animal food manufacturer, or engage in business in such commerce as a wholesaler of any carcasses, or parts or products of carcasses, of any cattle, sheep, poultry, swine, goats, horses, mules or other equines, whether intended for human food or for other purposes, or engage in business as a public warehouseman storing any such articles in or for such commerce, or engage in the business of buying, selling, or transporting in such commerce, any dead, dying, disabled or diseased animals of the specified kinds, or parts of the carcasses of any such animals that died otherwise than by slaughter, unless, when required by regulations of the commissioner, he has registered with the commissioner his name and the address of each place of business at which, and all trade names under which, he conducts such business.
Acts 1968, No. 376, §18. Amended by Acts 1970, No. 615, §1; Acts 1985, No. 73, §1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 3:4220
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 3:4220 cover?
Section RS 3:4220 ("Registration required") 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 3:4220?
A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § RS 3:4220" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Louisiana official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Louisiana attorney.
How does Louisiana § RS 3:4220 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Louisiana can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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