Louisiana § RS 3:726 - Payment for strawberries and other produce
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 3:726 — Payment for strawberries and other produce, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 3:726. Payment for strawberries and other produce
A. As used in this section the following terms shall have the following meaning:
(1) "Buyer" means any person who buys produce from a producer for resale or processing.
(2) "Person" means any individual, corporation, partnership, association, or other legal entity.
(3) "Produce" means strawberries and other fruits and vegetables which are sold for processing or for resale in fresh, frozen, canned, or processed form.
(4) "Producer" means any owner, tenant, or operator of land in this state who has an interest in and receives all or any part of the proceeds from the sale of produce grown on that land.
B. Each producer who sells produce to a buyer shall have the right to request and receive payment for the produce within forty-five days from the date the produce is delivered.
C. The Department of Agriculture shall enforce the provisions of this Section.
Added by Acts 1982, No. 305, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 3:726
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 3:726 cover?
Section RS 3:726 ("Payment for strawberries and other produce") 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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