Louisiana § RS 40:686 - Sale or transfer to licensee to cleanse or sterilize

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:686 — Sale or transfer to licensee to cleanse or sterilize, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 40:686. Sale or transfer to licensee to cleanse or sterilize

Nothing contained in this Part prohibits the sale or transfer for use of containers covered hereby which have not been so cleansed and sterilized to a purchaser or transferee who is duly licensed under the provisions of this Part to cleanse, sterilize, and free the containers from rust and contamination.  

Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 40:686

What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:686 cover?

Section RS 40:686 ("Sale or transfer to licensee to cleanse or sterilize") 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.

How do I cite Louisiana § RS 40:686?

A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:686" (Louisiana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of Louisiana law?

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How does Louisiana § RS 40:686 apply to my situation?

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