Louisiana § RS 33:1652 - Penalty for not keeping required office

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:1652 — Penalty for not keeping required office, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 33:1652. Penalty for not keeping required office

Any parish treasurer neglecting or refusing to comply with R.S. 33:1651 shall be subject to pay a fine of not less than one hundred dollars, nor more than three hundred dollars, recoverable before any court of competent jurisdiction, at the discretion of the court, to be added to the school fund of the parish.

Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 33:1652

What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:1652 cover?

Section RS 33:1652 ("Penalty for not keeping required office") 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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