Louisiana § RS 14:205 - Fire-raising on lands of another with malice; penalty
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 14:205 — Fire-raising on lands of another with malice; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 14:205. Fire-raising on lands of another with malice; penalty
A. Fire-raising on lands of another with malice is the malicious setting fire to any grass, leaves, brush, or debris on lands of another, or the procuring same to be done.
B. Whoever commits the crime of fire-raising on lands of another with malice shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars, or imprisoned for not more than six months, or both.
Acts 2014, No. 791, §7.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 14:205 cover?
Section RS 14:205 ("Fire-raising on lands of another with malice; 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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