Louisiana § RS 47:3201 - Purpose
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 47:3201 — Purpose, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 47:3201. Purpose
It is recognized as essential to the continued growth and development of the state of Louisiana and to the continued prosperity and welfare of the people of the state that new and existing manufacturing industries, new and existing headquarters, or new and existing warehousing and distribution establishments be encouraged to locate and remain in the state. It is also recognized that many manufacturing establishments, headquarters, or warehousing and distribution establishments which might otherwise locate or remain in Louisiana locate or move to other states because of the lower taxes imposed by such other states. It is the purpose of this Chapter to encourage the establishment and retention of manufacturing establishments, headquarters, or warehousing and distribution establishments in Louisiana by providing a procedure whereby the total state and local taxes imposed upon such establishments may be reduced, after all other tax incentives for specific sites are applied, to the levels imposed by other competing states.
Acts 1966, Ex.Sess., No. 12, §1. Amended by Acts 1976, No. 381, §1; Acts 1985, No. 3, §1, eff. May 31, 1985; Acts 1987, No. 307, §1; Acts 1989, No. 491, §1; Acts 1993, No. 400, §1, eff. July 1, 1993; Acts 2005, No. 403, §1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 47:3201
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 47:3201 cover?
Section RS 47:3201 ("Purpose") 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 47:3201?
A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § RS 47:3201" (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 47:3201 apply to my situation?
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