Louisiana § RS 47:784 - Transportation by automobile or truck between 9:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. prohibited
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§ RS 47:784. Transportation by automobile or truck between 9:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. prohibited
It shall be unlawful for any distributor or any retail dealer to receive or transport by automobile or truck, to deliver or have delivered into the place of business, storage tanks, or equipment of the said distributor or retail dealer any gasoline or motor fuel, lubricating oil, or kerosene between the hours of 9 o'clock p.m. and 5 o'clock a.m., and the receipt or transportation by automobile or truck by the distributor or retail dealer during the said hours shall be a violation of the provisions of this Part by the distributor, retail dealer, and the person, firm or corporation owning or having so delivered said gasoline or motor fuel, lubricating oil, or kerosene, and their agents, servants or employees engaged in making the unlawful delivery. The automobile or truck so engaged in any such illegal transportation or delivery shall be subject to seizure by the collector and forfeiture and sale in the manner provided for in this Part. Provided, that the collector of revenue, under rules and regulations established by him, may permit the receipt, transportation and delivery of gasoline, or other motor fuel, otherwise prohibited by the provisions of this Section.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 47:784
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 47:784 cover?
Section RS 47:784 ("Transportation by automobile or truck between 9:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. prohibited") 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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