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  "title_number": "51",
  "section_number": "3271",
  "citation": "R.S. 51:3271",
  "heading": "Definitions",
  "text": "For the purposes of this Chapter, the following terms and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed as follows:\n\n(1) \"Housing provider\" means a property owner, lessor, property manager, or property management company that offers residential property for lease or rent.\n\n(2) \"Individual meter\" means a residential unit with a meter affixed to it that is used to monitor the consumption of water, gas, or electricity.\n\n(3) \"Original bill\" means the utility bill provided to the housing provider by a utility for a specific unit or residential unit.\n\n(4) \"Tenant\" means a lessee of residential property or a person whose name appears on a lease indicating that the person is an occupant of the residential property.\n\n(5) \"Third-party billing\" means a form of billing where an intermediary handles the invoicing and payment between a housing provider and a tenant.\n\n(6) \"Unit\" or \"residential unit\" means a living space or combination of rooms designed to provide independent year-round living facilities for one family or household, with provisions for sleeping, eating, and sanitation.\n\n(7) \"Utility\" or \"utilities\" means a provider of water, gas, or electric service that is regulated by the Louisiana Public Service Commission or a local governmental subdivision or owned or operated by a local governmental subdivision.",
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      "level": "title",
      "number": "51",
      "name": "TRADE AND COMMERCE"
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      "level": "chapter",
      "number": "67",
      "name": "TENANT BILL TRANSPARENCY"
    }
  ],
  "breadcrumb": "Title 51 › Chapter 67",
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      "act_year": 2024,
      "act_number": 577,
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      "effective_date": null,
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      "role": "enactment"
    }
  ],
  "acts_citations_raw": "Acts 2024, No. 577, §1.",
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