Louisiana § RS 30:51 - Prescription of penalties
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 30:51 — Prescription of penalties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 30:51. Prescription of penalties
Any suit by an official or agency responsible for the enforcement of a law, order, or regulation governing the production, transportation and marketing of oil and gas, or products thereof, to enforce in civil proceedings a penalty by means of a money judgment or a forfeiture of property, shall be instituted within three years after the violation shall have been made known to the attorney general. This Part shall not affect a suit heretofore filed or any violation occurring prior to its effective date.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 30:51
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 30:51 cover?
Section RS 30:51 ("Prescription of 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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