Louisiana § RS 37:2112 - Practicing without license, penalty
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 37:2112 — Practicing without license, penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 37:2112. Practicing without license, penalty
After January 15, 1955, any person practicing as a sanitarian or sanitarian trainee in any area of Louisiana, without first having obtained a license or permits as herein provided, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than $25.00 nor more than $100.00, or by imprisonment for a period of not less than 10 days nor more than 60 days, or by both fine and imprisonment, at the discretion of the court, for each offense. It shall be the duty of any district attorney to prosecute violators of the provisions of this Chapter before any court of competent jurisdiction in the state of Louisiana.
Added by Acts 1954, No. 371, §12.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 37:2112
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 37:2112 cover?
Section RS 37:2112 ("Practicing without license, 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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