Louisiana § RS 51:542 - Carriers; right to refuse shipment; exemptions

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§ RS 51:542. Carriers; right to refuse shipment; exemptions

If after demand made upon the shipper by the common carrier, for a full description of all marks and brands on hides as provided for in R.S. 51:541, the shipper refuses or is unable to furnish such description and verification, the common carrier may refuse to receive the hides until a description is furnished and verified as provided in R.S. 51:541.  Hides purchased from or taken off for butchers by recognized licensed abattoirs and slaughter houses are exempted from this Part.  

Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section RS 51:542 ("Carriers; right to refuse shipment; 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.

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