Louisiana § RS 38:224 - Removal of siphons improperly constructed
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 38:224 — Removal of siphons improperly constructed, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 38:224. Removal of siphons improperly constructed
The authorities charged with the care and preservation of the public levees shall compel the removal of all existing siphons constructed or laid otherwise than in accordance with the provisions of this Section and the restoration of the levees, wherever cut or altered for the insertion or passage of siphons to the shape and condition prior to insertion or passage.
No person shall refuse to remove any illegally laid or shaped siphon or to allow its removal by the direction of any competent authority.
Whoever violates this Section shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars or imprisoned for not more than six months, or both.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 38:224
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 38:224 cover?
Section RS 38:224 ("Removal of siphons improperly constructed") 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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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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