Louisiana § RS 8:704 - Improper use a nuisance; penalty
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 8:704 — Improper use a nuisance; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 8:704. Improper use a nuisance; penalty
Every landowner who sells or otherwise disposes of or causes or permits the sale or other disposition of undeveloped land for use for the interment of human remains in violation of this Section shall be guilty of maintaining a public nuisance and, upon conviction, shall be punishable by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars nor more than five thousand dollars or by imprisonment for not less than one month nor more than six months, or both.
Acts 1974, No. 417, §1; Acts 2022, No. 574, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 8:704
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 8:704 cover?
Section RS 8:704 ("Improper use a nuisance; penalty") 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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