Louisiana § RS 34:874 - Harboring or secreting seamen; penalty

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§ RS 34:874. Harboring or secreting seamen; penalty

Any person either on shipboard or on shore, other than those enumerated in R.S. 34:868 and 34:869, who harbors or secretes a seaman who has signed shipping articles to proceed on a voyage, or who inveigles or procures such seaman to desert or disregard the articles which he has signed, shall be fined not more than three hundred dollars and imprisoned for not more than three months at the discretion of the court.

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

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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 34:874 cover?

Section RS 34:874 ("Harboring or secreting seamen; penalty") 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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