Louisiana § RS 14:312 - Jumping from state bridge for publicity prohibited; penalty
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 14:312 — Jumping from state bridge for publicity prohibited; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 14:312. Jumping from state bridge for publicity prohibited; penalty
A. No person shall dive or jump off of any public bridge, constructed or owned by the state or any of its political subdivisions, where the object and purpose of the act is to gain publicity.
B. Whoever violates this Section shall be fined not more than twenty-five dollars, or imprisoned for not more than thirty days, or both.
Acts 2014, No. 791, §7.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 14:312
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 14:312 cover?
Section RS 14:312 ("Jumping from state bridge for publicity prohibited; 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.
How do I cite Louisiana § RS 14:312?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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