Louisiana § RS 14:57.1 - Vandalizing, tampering with, or destroying a crime camera system
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 14:57.1 — Vandalizing, tampering with, or destroying a crime camera system, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 14:57.1. Vandalizing, tampering with, or destroying a crime camera system
A. It shall be unlawful for any person to intentionally vandalize, tamper with, or destroy a crime camera system by any of the following:
(1) Causing functional or cosmetic damage to the system.
(2) Adjusting or modifying the location, position, aim, focus, or functionality of the system.
(3) Tampering with the performance, functions, or features of the system.
(4) Rendering the system temporarily or permanently inoperable.
B. For the purposes of this Section, a "crime camera system" includes any camera or license plate reader erected or installed for the purpose of observing or deterring illegal activity as well as any lights, mounting poles or brackets, actuator motors, computer control boards, connection interfaces, signage, software, protective housing, lenses, power supply systems, recording or battery backups, microphones, data connectivity hardware, or other component parts or ancillary equipment necessary for proper functionality and operation.
C. Whoever violates the provisions of Subsection A of this Section shall be imprisoned, with or without hard labor, for not more than two years or may be fined not more than two thousand dollars, or both.
Acts 2024, No. 343, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section RS 14:57.1 ("Vandalizing, tampering with, or destroying a crime camera system") 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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