Louisiana § RS 23:898 - Transportation of strikebreakers prohibited; penalty
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 23:898 — Transportation of strikebreakers prohibited; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 23:898. Transportation of strikebreakers prohibited; penalty
It is unlawful to transport or cause to be transported from without the State of Louisiana into this state any person who is employed or is to be employed for the purpose of obstructing or interfering by force or threats with
(1) Peaceful picketing by employees during any labor controversy affecting wages, hours, or conditions of labor; or
(2) The exercise by employees of any of the rights of self-organization or collective bargaining.
Whoever wilfully violates or aids or abets any person in violating the provisions of this Section and any person who is knowingly transported in or travels into the State of Louisiana from without for any of the purposes enumerated in this Section shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars or imprisoned for not more than five months, or both.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 23:898
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 23:898 cover?
Section RS 23:898 ("Transportation of strikebreakers 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 23:898?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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How does Louisiana § RS 23:898 apply to my situation?
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