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Can I charge different prices to different customers without violating discrimination laws in Louisiana? What are the requirements?

According to Louisiana law, it is unlawful to discriminate between different sections, communities, cities, or localities in the state by selling a commodity at a lower rate in one section, community, city, or locality, than is charged for the commodity by such person in another section, community, city, or locality, after making due allowance for the difference if any, in the grade or quality of the commodity and in the actual cost of transportation of the commodity from the point of production, if a raw product, or from the point of manufacture, if a manufactured product [1.1]. Discrimination is also prohibited in the provision of brokerage services, residential real estate related transactions, and sale or rental of housing and other prohibited practices based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, national origin, or natural, protective, or cultural hairstyle [6.1][6.2][6.3].

However, it is important to note that Louisiana law does not explicitly prohibit charging different prices to different customers based on factors such as age, gender, or income. Nevertheless, businesses should be cautious when implementing such pricing strategies as they may be perceived as discriminatory and lead to legal challenges.

In addition, it is important to comply with other relevant laws and regulations when implementing pricing strategies. For example, it is unlawful for any extender of credit to refuse to extend credit to any major or emancipated minor solely because of that person’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, or marital status [2.1]. Licensees engaged in any real estate transaction must treat all customers honestly and fairly [3.1][3.2].

In summary, while Louisiana law does not explicitly prohibit charging different prices to different customers based on certain factors, businesses should be cautious when implementing such pricing strategies to avoid potential legal challenges. It is also important to comply with other relevant laws and regulations.

[1.1]: LARS § 51:122 [2.1]: LARS § 9.3583 [3.1]: LARS § 9.3894 [6.1]: LARS § 51:2602 [6.2]: LARS § 51:2603 [3.2]: LARS § 9.3892

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