Louisiana § RS 47:719 - Allowance for losses in handling
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§ RS 47:719. Allowance for losses in handling
A. In computing the tax due under R.S. 47:711, an allowance of three percent of the first four cents of the total tax per gallon purchased for domestic consumption during every calendar month shall be made and deducted by jobbers qualifying under the provisions of R.S. 47:721(B) to cover losses in handling such motor fuels.
B. In computing the tax due under R.S. 47:711, an allowance of three percent of the first one cent of the total tax per gallon sold, used, or consumed in the state of Louisiana for domestic consumption during every calendar month shall be made and deducted by the dealer to cover his or its losses in handling such motor fuel.
Amended by Acts 1972, No. 221, §1, eff. Aug. 1, 1972; Acts 1974, No. 192, §1; Acts 1975, No. 503, §1. Acts 1984, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 11, §1, eff. July 1, 1984.
{{NOTE: SEE ACTS 1984, 1ST EX. SESS., NO. 11, §3, EFF. MARCH 27, 1984.}}
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section RS 47:719 ("Allowance for losses in handling") 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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