Louisiana § RS 51:1746 - Unsolicited telefacsimile messages; prohibition; exceptions
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§ RS 51:1746. Unsolicited telefacsimile messages; prohibition; exceptions
A. No person shall initiate the unsolicited transmission of a telefacsimile message promoting goods or services for purchase by the recipient of such message.
B. This Section shall not apply to telefacsimile messages sent to a recipient with whom the person has had a prior contractual or business relationship, or when the telefacsimile transmission is sent as a follow-up to a sales call, sales lead, or other business-related contact.
Acts 1991, No. 298, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 51:1746 cover?
Section RS 51:1746 ("Unsolicited telefacsimile messages; prohibition; exceptions") 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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