Louisiana § RS 3:4673 - Petroleum product specifications
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 3:4673 — Petroleum product specifications, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 3:4673. Petroleum product specifications
A. Each type of petroleum product governed by this Subpart and sold or distributed in Louisiana shall meet the specifications established by the commissioner, in regulations promulgated in accordance with this Subpart, for that type of petroleum product.
B. The specifications established by the commissioner shall, at a minimum, conform to the following:
(1) All requirements imposed by federal law or regulations.
(2) Labeled octane, volatility, and other requirements established by the American Society for Testing and Materials, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, their successors, or any other federal or nonprofit agency that prepares and issues nationally recognized standards for establishing octane, volatility, and other requirements for petroleum products.
C. No person shall sell any petroleum product which does not meet the specifications adopted by the commissioner in accordance with this Section unless authorized by the commissioner in regulations promulgated by him.
Acts 2003, No. 139, §1, eff. May 28, 2003.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 3:4673 cover?
Section RS 3:4673 ("Petroleum product specifications") 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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