Louisiana § RS 18:1555 - Penalties
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 18:1555 — Penalties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 18:1555. Penalties
A. The penalty provisions of Part V of this Chapter shall not be applicable to violations of this Part.
B. If a violation of R.S. 18:1554 occurs, the supervisory committee shall notify the personal representative of the deceased candidate that each contribution received after the violation shall be returned to the contributor and that no further contributions, except contributions from a family member of the deceased candidate, may be solicited or received to resolve the deficit. For purposes of this Subsection, "family member" shall mean the spouse of the deceased, children of the deceased and their spouses, parents of the deceased, parents of the spouse of the deceased, grandparents of the deceased, siblings of the deceased and their spouses, and siblings of the parents of the deceased and their spouses.
Acts 2011, No. 208, §1; Acts 2024, No. 390, §1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 18:1555
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 18:1555 cover?
Section RS 18:1555 ("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 18:1555?
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