Louisiana § RS 14:370 - Additional penalties
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 14:370 — Additional penalties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 14:370. Additional penalties
Any person convicted by a court of competent jurisdiction of violating any of the provisions of R.S. 14:368 in addition to all other penalties herein provided shall from the date of such conviction be barred from:
(1) Holding any office, elective or appointive, or any other position of profit or trust in or employment by the government of the state of Louisiana or of any agency thereof or of any parish, municipal corporation or other political subdivision of said state;
(2) Filing or offering for election to any public office in the state of Louisiana; or
(3) Voting in any election in this state.
Amended by Acts 1965, No. 45, §1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 14:370
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 14:370 cover?
Section RS 14:370 ("Additional penalties") 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 14:370?
A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § RS 14:370" (Louisiana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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How does Louisiana § RS 14:370 apply to my situation?
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