§662. Policy of state
It is hereby declared to be the policy of the state of Louisiana, and the purpose of this
Part, to encourage, stimulate and stabilize the agricultural economy of the state in general,
and the livestock economy in particular, by encouraging the construction, development and
productive operation of livestock markets as a key industry of the state with all benefits of
fully open, free, competitive factors, in respect to sales and purchases of livestock. No person
shall conduct the business of a livestock market without a valid charter to conduct such
market.
Added by Acts 1966, No. 142, §1; Acts 2020, No. 306, §1, eff. June 12, 2020.