Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 47, § 844. Dealer permits

Every person who sells or is about to engage in the business of selling at retail, at wholesale, or by vending machine, or is about to engage in the business of receiving unstamped or non-tax paid cigarettes, cigars or other tobacco products, or who is engaged in the business of receiving stamped cigarettes at wholesale shall first apply for and obtain a permit for each place of business and each vending machine from the office of alcohol and tobacco control in accordance with R.S. 26:901 et seq.