Louisiana § RS 33:4509 - Violations and penalties
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:4509 — Violations and penalties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 33:4509. Violations and penalties
If any carrier or public utility operating trackless trolleys or motor busses under a franchise granted by the municipality shall violate any of the rates, tolls, fares, charges or orders of the municipality, such carrier or public utility shall forfeit and pay a penalty to the municipality of not less than one hundred dollars, nor more than one thousand dollars, for each violation, to be recovered, before any court of competent jurisdiction, at the suit of the municipality.
Acts 1956, No. 234, §6.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 33:4509
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:4509 cover?
Section RS 33:4509 ("Violations and 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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