BATON ROUGE, LA (KPLC) -
Hunters and campers will pay no sales tax on firearms, ammunition and hunting supplies during the Louisiana Second Amendment Weekend Sales Tax Holiday on Sept. 7- 9.
During these three days, eligible purchases are exempt from the 4 percent state sales tax and all local sales taxes, according to a news release from the Louisiana Department of Revenue.
The exemption applies to a wide range of supplies, including:
Shotguns, rifles, pistols, revolvers or other handguns;
Ammunition intended to be fired from a gun or firearm;
Accessories designed to be used for hunting;
Apparel such as safety gear, camouflage clothing, jackets, hats, gloves, mittens, face masks and thermal underwear for use while hunting; and
Off-road vehicles such as all-terrain vehicles designed for hunting. The exemption does not apply to golf carts, bikes, motorcycles, tractors, or motor vehicles that may be legally driven on highways.
Visit www.revenue.louisiana.gov/secondamendment for more information, including the full list of eligible items, excluded items and special provisions.
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