§26:939. Applicability
RS 26:939 – Applicability A. Any vendor may become certified in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter after January 1, 1998. Effective January 1, 2000, all vendors shall participate in the program. B. The provisions of this Chapter shall not apply to any tobacco wholesale dealer or tobacconist. Acts 1997, No. 1054, §1; Acts […]
§26:922. Powers of commissioner
RS 26:922 – Powers of commissioner The commissioner shall only make, alter, amend, and promulgate rules and regulations as authorized by this Chapter necessary to comply with the provisions of this Chapter. Acts 1997, No. 1370, §2, eff. Oct. 1, 1997.
§26:923. Additional powers of the commissioner
RS 26:923 – Additional powers of the commissioner The commissioner may provide by regulation for the issuance of three-day permits to sell tobacco products at fairs, festivals, civic and fraternal and religious events, Mardi Gras events, and nonprofit functions. The permits shall be for a duration of three consecutive days only and no more than […]
§26:924. Issuance of minimum price of cigarettes
RS 26:924 – Issuance of minimum price of cigarettes A. The commissioner shall post on the website maintained by the office of alcohol and tobacco control the minimum wholesale and retail prices schedule of each cigarette brand within five business days of the effective date of the manufacturer’s, importer’s, or sales entity affiliate’s price change. […]
§26:925. Additional requirements
RS 26:925 – Additional requirements To the extent that they do not conflict, the provisions of this Chapter that provide for the regulation of tobacco products shall also apply to vapor products and alternative nicotine products. Such provisions shall include but are not limited to provisions governing the responsible vendor program, server liability, and the […]
§26:931. Short title
RS 26:931 – Short title This Chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Louisiana Responsible Vendor Program". Acts 1997, No. 1054, §1.
§26:932. Definitions
RS 26:932 – Definitions For purposes of this Chapter, the following terms have the respective meanings ascribed to them in this Chapter, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context: (1) "Approved provider" means an individual, unincorporated association, partnership, or corporation approved by the program administrator to provide server or security personnel training courses. […]
§26:933. Establishment of responsible vendor program
RS 26:933 – Establishment of responsible vendor program A.(1) The program administrator shall be a committee of nine persons, one of whom shall be appointed by the commissioner or his designee. Of the other eight, each of the following groups or associations shall select one person, subject to approval by the commissioner: (a) Louisiana Restaurant […]
§26:934. Requirements for certification
RS 26:934 – Requirements for certification In order to qualify for and maintain certification as a responsible vendor, the vendor shall comply with all of the following: (1) Enrollment in the program and written verification to the commissioner that the vendor has read and understands a responsible vendor handbook, and any periodic amendments thereto, which […]
§26:935. Server liability; penalties, fines, suspension or revocation of server permit; vendor’s defenses
RS 26:935 – Server liability; penalties, fines, suspension or revocation of server permit; vendor’s defenses A. The commissioner may suspend or revoke a server’s or security personnel’s permit or impose a fine on the server or security personnel for noncompliance with this Chapter or for any violation, attributable to the server or security personnel, of […]