Louisiana § RS 40:738 - Soda water/soft drink exemption
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:738 — Soda water/soft drink exemption, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 40:738. Soda water/soft drink exemption
Bottled soft drinks, soda, or seltzer products commonly recognized as soft drinks and identified on the product identity panel with a common or usual name other than one of those specified in R.S. 40:732 are exempt from the requirements of this Part. Water that is not in compliance with the requirements of this Part may not be identified, labeled, or advertised as "artesian water", "bottled water", "distilled water", "natural water", "purified water", "spring water", or "well water".
Acts 1991, No. 623, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 40:738
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:738 cover?
Section RS 40:738 ("Soda water/soft drink exemption") 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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