Chad Brown has resigned from the Louisiana House of Representatives to become the commissioner of the Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control under Gov. Jeff Landry.

Brown, a Democrat, lives in Plaquemine and represented House District 60, which covers Iberville and part of Assumption Parish south of Baton Rouge, for about 10 years.

Brown’s colleagues said he had been looking for a landing spot, since his legislative career is scheduled to end in January 2028 because of term limits.

Brown, an attorney, held senior positions at the Department of Insurance before his 2015 election to the House.

Brown did not respond to calls Tuesday.

The agency’s website included a welcome greeting for him and said a biography will be posted soon .

In his new role, Brown is overseeing an agency under

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