Louisiana § RS 39:1355 - Violations
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 39:1355 — Violations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 39:1355. Violations
In addition to other violations of this Chapter, it shall be a violation of this Chapter for any officer, official, or employee of a political subdivision or public water system:
(1) To neglect, fail, or refuse to furnish the fiscal administrator or limited jurisdiction fiscal administrator with such papers, accounts, books, documents, films, tapes, and other forms of recordation, including but not limited to computer and recording devices, whether confidential, privileged, or otherwise, that the fiscal administrator or limited jurisdiction fiscal administrator has the right to inspect and examine.
(2) To deny the fiscal administrator, receiver, or limited jurisdiction fiscal administrator access to the office, or to papers, accounts, books, documents, films, tapes, and other forms of recordation, including but not limited to computer and recording devices, whether confidential, privileged, or otherwise, that the fiscal administrator, receiver, or judicial administrator has the right to inspect or examine.
(3) To refuse, fail, or neglect to transmit to the fiscal administrator, receiver, or limited jurisdiction fiscal administrator reports, statements of accounts, or other documents upon request as provided by law.
(4) To obstruct or impede the fiscal administrator, receiver, or limited jurisdiction fiscal administrator, in any manner, in making the examination authorized by law.
Acts 2013, No. 336, §1; Acts 2025, No. 96, §1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 39:1355
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 39:1355 cover?
Section RS 39:1355 ("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.
How do I cite Louisiana § RS 39:1355?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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How does Louisiana § RS 39:1355 apply to my situation?
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