Louisiana § RS 2:388 - Penalty; actions to restrain or abate violations
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§ RS 2:388. Penalty; actions to restrain or abate violations
Whoever violates this Chapter or any regulation, order, or ruling promulgated pursuant to this Chapter shall be fined not more than one hundred dollars, or imprisoned not more than ninety days, or both. Each day a violation continues to exist shall constitute a separate offense. In addition, the political subdivision or agency adopting zoning regulations under this Chapter may institute in any court of competent jurisdiction an action to prevent, restrain, correct, or abate any violation of this Chapter or of airport zoning regulations adopted under this Chapter or of any order or ruling made in connection with their administration or enforcement, and the court shall adjudge to the plaintiff such relief, by way of injunction, which may be mandatory, or otherwise, as may be proper under all the facts and circumstances of the case, in order fully to effectuate the purposes of this Chapter and of the regulations adopted and orders and rulings made pursuant thereto.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 2:388
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 2:388 cover?
Section RS 2:388 ("Penalty; actions to restrain or abate violations") 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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