Louisiana § RS 51:426 - Exemptions
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 51:426 — Exemptions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 51:426. Exemptions
The provisions of this Subpart shall not apply to sales at retail or sales at wholesale:
(1) Where merchandise is sold in bona fide clearance sales, if advertised, marked, and sold as such;
(2) Where perishable merchandise must be sold promptly in order to forestall loss;
(3) Where merchandise is imperfect or damaged, or is being discontinued and is advertised, marked and sold as such;
(4) Where merchandise is sold upon the final liquidation of any business;
(5) Where merchandise is sold for charitable purposes or to relief agencies;
(6) Where merchandise is sold on contract to departments of the government or governmental institutions;
(7) Where merchandise is sold in good faith to meet that competition which permits a competitor to sell at a lesser price where such competitor is able to do so without violating the terms and conditions of this Subpart;
(8) Where merchandise is sold by any officer acting under the order or direction of any court;
(9) Where the merchandise is sold by the manufacturer or producer thereof.
Amended by Acts 1952, No. 181, §1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 51:426
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 51:426 cover?
Section RS 51:426 ("Exemptions") 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 51:426?
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