Louisiana § RS 32:725 - Concealing or misrepresenting identity of motor vehicle or engine
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 32:725 — Concealing or misrepresenting identity of motor vehicle or engine, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 32:725. Concealing or misrepresenting identity of motor vehicle or engine
Any person who knowingly buys, receives, disposes of, sells, offers for sale, or has in his possession any motor vehicle, or engine removed from a motor vehicle, from which the manufacturer's serial or engine number or other distinguishing number or identification mark or number placed thereon under assignment from the commissioner has been removed, defaced, covered, altered, or destroyed for the purpose of concealing or misrepresenting the identity of said motor vehicle or engine is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Acts 1950, No. 342, §28.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 32:725
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 32:725 cover?
Section RS 32:725 ("Concealing or misrepresenting identity of motor vehicle or engine") 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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