Louisiana § RS 39:1315 - Violations
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 39:1315 — Violations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 39:1315. Violations
A. Except as provided in R.S. 39:1314, any public official or officer that violates, either knowingly or intentionally, the provisions of R.S. 39:1305(E), either through the adoption of an original budget or through amendment to a legally adopted budget, shall be a violation of R.S. 14:134 and shall be subject to the penalties contained therein.
B. Any person may commence a suit in a court of competent jurisdiction for the parish in which the political subdivision is domiciled for mandamus, injunctive, or declaratory relief to require compliance with the provisions of this Chapter.
Acts 1999, No. 775, §2, eff. July 2, 1999.
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 39:1315 cover?
Section RS 39:1315 ("Violations") 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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