Louisiana § RS 37:3521 - Violations; penalties
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 37:3521 — Violations; penalties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 37:3521. Violations; penalties
A. No person shall engage in the business of providing private investigators except in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter and the rules and regulations adopted by the board hereunder.
B. Whoever willfully violates any provisions of this Chapter shall be fined not less than two thousand dollars nor more than ten thousand dollars, or imprisoned for not less than three months nor more than one year, or both.
Acts 1992, No. 245, §2; Acts 2010, No. 909, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 37:3521
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 37:3521 cover?
Section RS 37:3521 ("Violations; 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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