Louisiana § RS 51:2248 - Advertisement of accommodations, goods, services
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 51:2248 — Advertisement of accommodations, goods, services, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 51:2248. Advertisement of accommodations, goods, services
It shall be an unlawful practice for a person, directly or indirectly, to publish, circulate, issue, display, mail, or cause to be published, circulated, issued, displayed, or mailed, a written, printed, oral, or visual communication, notice, or advertisement which indicates that the goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, and accommodations of a place of public accommodation, resort, or amusement shall be refused, withheld from, or denied an individual on account of his race, color, religion, disability, as defined in R.S. 51:2232, or national origin, or that the patronage of or presence at a place of public accommodations, resort, or amusement of an individual on account of his race, color, religion, disability, as defined in R.S. 51:2232, or national origin is objectionable, unwelcome, unacceptable, or undesirable.
Acts 1988, No. 886, §1; Acts 1993, No. 820, §9.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 51:2248
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 51:2248 cover?
Section RS 51:2248 ("Advertisement of accommodations, goods, services") 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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