Louisiana § RS 29:201 - Article 101. Improper use of countersign
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 29:201 — Article 101. Improper use of countersign, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 29:201. Article 101. Improper use of countersign
Any person subject to this code who in time of war discloses the parole or countersign to any person not entitled to receive it, or who gives to another who is entitled to receive and use the parole or countersign a different parole or countersign from that which, to his knowledge, he was authorized and required to give, shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
Acts 1974, No. 621, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 29:201
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 29:201 cover?
Section RS 29:201 ("Article 101. Improper use of countersign") 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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