Louisiana Hurricane Preparedness

 The 2013 Louisiana Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday is May 25 and May 26!

On these 2 days, eligible purchases will be exempt from the 4% state sales tax.  This exemption applies to the first $1500 of the purchase price of each item.

Eligible items include:

  • self-powered light sources, such as flashlights and candles
  • batteries(AAA,AA,C,D,6volt, 9volt)Automobile batteries are ineligibile
  • cellular phone batteries and chargers
  • gas or diesel fuel tanks
  • portable generators
  • storm shutter devices(manufactured, rated and marketed for the purposes of preventing window damage during storms)
  • portable radios, 2 way radios and weather-band radios
  • tarps
  • ground anchor systems, straps or tie-down kits
  • blue ice
  • carbon monoxide detectors