Louisiana § RS 23:993 - Penalties
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 23:993 — Penalties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 23:993. Penalties
The penalties for any person who violates R.S. 23:992 shall be as follows:
(1) A first violation shall be punishable by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars, regardless of the number of aliens employed, hired, recruited, or referred in violation of R.S. 23:992.
(2) A second violation shall be punishable by a fine of not more than three hundred fifty dollars for each alien employed, hired, recruited, or referred in violation of R.S. 23:992.
(3) A third or subsequent violation shall be punishable by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars nor more than two thousand dollars for each alien employed, hired, recruited, or referred in violation of R.S. 23:992.
Added by Acts 1979, No. 534, §1. Amended by Acts 1982, No. 303, §1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 23:993
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 23:993 cover?
Section RS 23:993 ("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.
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