Louisiana § RS 23:1712 - Violations of provisions, regulations or orders when penalty not otherwise prescribed
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 23:1712 — Violations of provisions, regulations or orders when penalty not otherwise prescribed, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 23:1712. Violations of provisions, regulations or orders when penalty not otherwise prescribed
Whoever knowingly violates any provision of this Chapter, or any order, rule, or regulation thereunder and for which a penalty is neither prescribed in this Chapter nor provided by any other applicable statute, shall be fined not less than twenty dollars nor more than two hundred dollars, or imprisoned for not less than ten days nor more than sixty days, or both. Each day such violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 23:1712
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 23:1712 cover?
Section RS 23:1712 ("Violations of provisions, regulations or orders when penalty not otherwise prescribed") 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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