Louisiana § RS 37:601 - Fines
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 37:601 — Fines, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 37:601. Fines
An inspector may issue a citation and collect a fine of twenty-five dollars per violation of any provision of this Chapter, up to a maximum of three hundred dollars per week, from any person, school, or facility, provided that the registrant waives his rights to a hearing in writing. Each day a violation exists shall be considered a separate violation.
Acts 2001, No. 907, §2, eff. June 26, 2001.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 37:601
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 37:601 cover?
Section RS 37:601 ("Fines") 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.
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