Louisiana § RS 33:1662 - Penalty for neglect

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:1662 — Penalty for neglect, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 33:1662. Penalty for neglect

Any parish treasurer failing or refusing to comply with R.S. 33:1651 through R.S. 33:1661, shall forfeit, for every offense, the sum of twenty-five dollars, to go into the parish treasury.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 33:1662

What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:1662 cover?

Section RS 33:1662 ("Penalty for neglect") 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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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?

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