Louisiana § RS 40:1632 - Inspection; seizure
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§ RS 40:1632. Inspection; seizure
A. To enforce the provisions of this Act*, the attorney general, the Department of Revenue, the office of alcohol and tobacco control, and the state fire marshal, their duly authorized representatives, and other law enforcement personnel are hereby authorized to examine the books, papers, invoices, and other records of any person in possession, control, or occupancy of any premises where cigarettes are placed, stored, sold, or offered for sale, as well as the stock of cigarettes on the premises. Every person in the possession, control, or occupancy of any premises where cigarettes are placed, sold, or offered for sale is hereby directed and required to give the attorney general, the Department of Revenue, the office of alcohol and tobacco control, and the state fire marshal, their duly authorized representatives, and other law enforcement personnel the means, facilities, and opportunity for the examinations authorized by this Section.
B. The Department of Revenue, the office of alcohol and tobacco control, the attorney general, and the state fire marshal, or their duly authorized representatives, and other law enforcement personnel in the regular course of conducting inspections of wholesale dealers, agents, and retail dealers, may inspect cigarettes to determine if the cigarettes are marked as required by R.S. 40:1630.
Acts 2007, No. 409, §1, eff. Aug. 31, 2009.
*Acts 2007, No. 409
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 40:1632
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:1632 cover?
Section RS 40:1632 ("Inspection; seizure") 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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