Louisiana § RS 34:851.6 - Negligent homicide
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 34:851.6 — Negligent homicide, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 34:851.6. Negligent homicide
Any person who by the operation of any watercraft at an immoderate rate of speed or in a careless, reckless, or negligent manner shall cause the death of another shall be guilty of the crime of negligent homicide, punishable by imprisonment of not more than one year, or by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars, or both.
Acts 1960, No. 43, §6. Acts 1984, No. 288, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 34:851.6 cover?
Section RS 34:851.6 ("Negligent homicide") 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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