Louisiana § RS 3:4711 - Legislative findings
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§ RS 3:4711. Legislative findings
The legislature hereby finds and declares that the agricultural and seafood industries are of vital importance to this state, the livelihood of its farmers and fishermen, and to the sustenance of the life of its citizens. The legislature further finds that preserving Louisiana's agricultural and seafood industries can and does serve the following public purposes:
(1) Ensuring the viability of Louisiana's agricultural and seafood industries.
(2) Ensuring that Louisiana's farmers and fishermen can continue to provide agricultural and seafood products to the consumers of this state.
(3) Enhancing the economic well-being of this state by providing jobs and tax revenue.
Acts 2004, No. 58, §1, eff. Dec. 7, 2004; Acts 2006, No. 558, §1; Acts 2009, No. 24, §8M, eff. June 12, 2009.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section RS 3:4711 ("Legislative findings") 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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