Louisiana § RS 32:722 - Stolen or embezzled vehicles; liens and encumbrances
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 32:722 — Stolen or embezzled vehicles; liens and encumbrances, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 32:722. Stolen or embezzled vehicles; liens and encumbrances
The owner, or person having a lien or encumbrance upon a registered vehicle which has been stolen or embezzled, may notify the commissioner of such theft or embezzlement, but, in the event of an embezzlement, may make such report only after having procured the issuance of a warrant for the arrest of the person charged with such embezzlement. Every owner or other person who has given such notice must notify the commissioner of a recovery of such vehicle.
Acts 1950, No. 342 §25.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 32:722 cover?
Section RS 32:722 ("Stolen or embezzled vehicles; liens and encumbrances") 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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