Louisiana § RS 3:643 - Failure to post bond or other security
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 3:643 — Failure to post bond or other security, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 3:643. Failure to post bond or other security
Any person, firm, or corporation who shall engage in the business of purchasing milk from producers for the purpose of manufacturing, pasteurizing, or distributing milk or milk products within the state without having first posted the bond or other security that shall be required by the commissioner of agriculture and forestry, and as required by this Part, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not less than ten dollars nor more than two hundred dollars, or by imprisonment in the parish jail for not less than ten days nor more than six months, or both, in the discretion of the court.
Amended by Acts 1950, No. 109, §3; Acts 2009, No. 24, §1, eff. June 12, 2009.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 3:643
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 3:643 cover?
Section RS 3:643 ("Failure to post bond or other security") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Louisiana § RS 3:643?
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