Louisiana § RS 51:9 - Price fixing; excessive commissions; fraud; penalty
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 51:9 — Price fixing; excessive commissions; fraud; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 51:9. Price fixing; excessive commissions; fraud; penalty
No person engaged in selling on commission agricultural, horticultural, or other products of the farm, forest, lake, gulf, ocean, or stream, shall enter into any combination, compact, agreement, or understanding to keep the market on such products below their proper limit indicated by supply and demand or charge excessive commission rates, or in any form, method, or manner, cheat, defraud or swindle the consignor of a lot or shipment of such products.
Whoever violates this Section shall be imprisoned not less than six nor more than twelve months.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 51:9
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 51:9 cover?
Section RS 51:9 ("Price fixing; excessive commissions; fraud; penalty") 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 51:9?
A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § RS 51:9" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Louisiana official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Louisiana attorney.
How does Louisiana § RS 51:9 apply to my situation?
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