Louisiana § RS 9:3571.2 - Limitations on use of consumer's credit report
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:3571.2 — Limitations on use of consumer's credit report, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 9:3571.2. Limitations on use of consumer's credit report
A. No motor vehicle dealer shall request, obtain, or review a consumer's credit report in connection with the following activities unless, prior to the activity, the dealer has received an application from the consumer to lease or finance a motor vehicle or a written authorization from the consumer for such request or review:
(1) A request to test drive or the test driving of a motor vehicle.
(2) A request for information concerning pricing or financing.
(3) Negotiating with a consumer.
B. Whoever violates the provisions of this Section shall be subject to civil penalties not to exceed two thousand five hundred dollars per violation.
Acts 1999, No. 1239, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:3571.2 cover?
Section RS 9:3571.2 ("Limitations on use of consumer's credit report") 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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