Louisiana § RS 51:301 - Redemption in money to be made on demand
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 51:301 — Redemption in money to be made on demand, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 51:301. Redemption in money to be made on demand
Any person issuing checks, punchouts, tickets, tokens, or other devices, redeemable either wholly or partially in goods or merchandise at their, or any other place of business, shall, on demand of any legal holder thereof, on the next pay day of the issuer following the date of issuance, be liable for the full face value in current money of the United States.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 51:301
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 51:301 cover?
Section RS 51:301 ("Redemption in money to be made on demand") 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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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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