Louisiana § RS 45:844.44 - Antitrust immunity
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 45:844.44 — Antitrust immunity, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 45:844.44. Antitrust immunity
A. Subject to the provisions of Subsection B, when a local government is offering or providing a covered service, any immunity from antitrust law afforded to political subdivisions of the state does not apply to the local government's actions associated with the provision of those services.
B. A local government that provides a covered service is subject to applicable antitrust liabilities, if any, only to the extent permitted under the federal Local Government Antitrust Act of 1984, 15 USC 34-36.
Acts 2004, No. 736, §1, eff. July 6, 2004.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 45:844.44
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 45:844.44 cover?
Section RS 45:844.44 ("Antitrust immunity") 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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