Louisiana § RS 37:2596 - Penalties
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 37:2596 — Penalties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 37:2596. Penalties
Any person willfully violating any of the provisions of this Chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not more than two thousand five hundred dollars or by imprisonment in the parish jail for not more than six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Any contract of financial planning and management as defined in this Chapter, made by an unlicensed person, shall be null and void and of no legal effect.
Acts 1970, No. 423, §16.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 37:2596
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 37:2596 cover?
Section RS 37:2596 ("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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