Louisiana § RS 37:866 - Penalties
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 37:866 — Penalties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 37:866. Penalties
A. Whoever violates the provisions of this Part shall be fined not less than five hundred dollars, nor more than five thousand dollars and costs of the court reporter and attorney for the board for each offense, or by imprisonment for not less than thirty days nor more than one hundred eighty days for each offense, or both such fine and imprisonment.
B. If a firm violates the provisions of this Part, all the members of the firm who knowingly violate such provisions shall be subject to the penalty. If a corporation violates the provisions of this Part, the members of the board of directors and the officers of the corporation who knowingly violate such provisions shall be subject to the penalty.
Acts 2008, No. 799, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 37:866
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 37:866 cover?
Section RS 37:866 ("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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