Louisiana § RS 3:4611 - Use of unsealed instruments
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 3:4611 — Use of unsealed instruments, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 3:4611. Use of unsealed instruments
No one shall use or have in his possession any commercial weighing or measuring device which has not been sealed by the department at its direction, within the year prior thereto, unless written notice has been given to the department to the effect that the commercial weighing or measuring device is available for examination or is due for re-examination, as the case may be.
Acts 1992, No. 55, §1; Acts 2003, No. 139, §1, eff. May 28, 2003.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 3:4611
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 3:4611 cover?
Section RS 3:4611 ("Use of unsealed instruments") 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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