Louisiana § RS 51:242 - Unlawful use, cancellation or damage
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 51:242 — Unlawful use, cancellation or damage, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 51:242. Unlawful use, cancellation or damage
No person other than the one filing a name, mark or device under R.S. 51:241 shall fill with any liquid or substance of any kind, any bottle, syphon, fountain or tank so marked and distinguished, or deface, erase, or in any way cancel the name, mark or device on any bottle, syphon, fountain, tank, case or box so marked and distinguished, or buy, take, sell, give, or otherwise dispose of or traffic in, or use in any manner, or damage or destroy any such bottle, syphon, fountain, tank, case or bottle, or any part thereof, without the written consent of the person whose name, mark or device is thereon.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 51:242
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 51:242 cover?
Section RS 51:242 ("Unlawful use, cancellation or damage") 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.
How do I cite Louisiana § RS 51:242?
A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § RS 51:242" (Louisiana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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How does Louisiana § RS 51:242 apply to my situation?
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