Louisiana § RS 47:872 - Prohibition against delivery sales
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 47:872 — Prohibition against delivery sales, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 47:872. Prohibition against delivery sales
No person who is engaged in the business of selling or distributing cigarettes may ship or transport, or cause to be shipped or transported, cigarettes to any consumer in the state. The provisions of this Section shall apply regardless of whether the person engaged in the business of selling or distributing cigarettes is located within or outside of the state.
Acts 2003, No. 1128, §1, eff. July 2, 2003; Acts 2013, No. 221, §3.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 47:872
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 47:872 cover?
Section RS 47:872 ("Prohibition against delivery sales") 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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