Louisiana § RS 3:851 - Power to secure samples
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 3:851 — Power to secure samples, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 3:851. Power to secure samples
The commissioner of agriculture and forestry hereinafter cited as the commissioner is empowered to secure samples of agricultural products which are sold or traded upon the basis of content or lack of specified constituents.
Acts 1956, No. 316, §1; Acts 2009, No. 24, §1, eff. June 12, 2009.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 3:851
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 3:851 cover?
Section RS 3:851 ("Power to secure samples") 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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