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urn: urn:us-la:rs:26:801
citation: "R.S. 26:801"
status: active
breadcrumb: "Title 26 › Chapter 6"
acts_citations:
  - { year: 1993, number: 132, section: 1, effective_date: 1993-05-26, role: enactment }
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# Legislative intent and purpose

The legislative intent and purpose of this Chapter are to provide a structure for the business relations between a wholesaler and a supplier of beer. Regulation in this area is considered necessary for the following reasons:

(1) To maintain stability and healthy competition in the beer industry in this state.

(2) To promote and maintain a sound, stable, and viable three-tier system of distribution of beer to the public.

(3) To promote the public health, safety, and welfare.