New Orleans City Code § 131-1 Those subject to chapter.
Sec. 131-1. - Those subject to chapter.
Every antique dealer, as defined in this chapter, is subject to the provisions of this chapter.
(M.C.S., Ord. No. 19,114, § 2, 2-18-99)
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New Orleans City Code ch. 131, art. I
in effectNew Orleans City Code § 131-2 Due date for reports following holidays.
Sec. 131-2. - Due date for reports following holidays.
If any report required by this chapter would have to be filed on any legal holiday, such report shall be due on the next business day following such holiday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(M.C.S., Ord. No. 19,114, § 2, 2-18-99)
New Orleans City Code § 131-3 Police to furnish blank report forms.
Sec. 131-3. - Police to furnish blank report forms.
The proper blank forms for the reports required by this chapter shall be furnished at the office of the superintendent of police, on application.
(M.C.S., Ord. No. 19,114, § 2, 2-18-99)
New Orleans City Code § 131-4 Prohibited acquisitions from certain classes of persons.
Sec. 131-4. - Prohibited acquisitions from certain classes of persons.
It shall be unlawful for any antique dealer, owner, keeper, or agent of any antique shop, to buy, exchange, or otherwise acquire any article covered by this part from any minor under the age of 18 years, from a person appearing to be intoxicated, from a person known to be a notorious thief, or from a person known to have been convicted of larceny or burglary.
(M.C.S., Ord. No. 19,114, § 2, 2-18-99; Ord. No. 19,710, § 1, 6-15-00)
New Orleans City Code § 131-5 Duty to notify police when article tendered is believed stolen.
Sec. 131-5. - Duty to notify police when article tendered is believed stolen.
If any article covered by this part is tendered for sale, exchange, or consignment to an antique dealer, owner, keeper, or agent of any antique shop, and such person has good reason to believe that such article was stolen, the antique dealer, owner, keeper, or agent of any antique shop shall immediately notify the police department.
(M.C.S., Ord. No. 19,114, § 2, 2-18-99; Ord. No. 19,710, § 1, 6-15-00)
Source: City of New Orleans, Code of Ordinances and Home Rule Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/la/new_orleans/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICO_CH131ANDE_ARTIINGEFetched: 10/28/2026