Louisiana § RS 40:1009 - Unlawful acts and penalties
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:1009 — Unlawful acts and penalties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 40:1009. Unlawful acts and penalties
A. A dispenser who fails to submit prescription monitoring information to the board as required by this Part, or who fails to correct or amend data after notification by the board, shall be referred to the appropriate professional licensing, certification, or regulatory agency for administrative sanctions as deemed appropriate by that agency.
B. A person or entity authorized to possess prescription monitoring information pursuant to this Part who knowingly accesses or discloses such information in violation of this Part shall be referred to the appropriate professional licensing, certification, or regulatory agency for administrative sanctions as deemed appropriate by that agency and may, upon criminal conviction, be imprisoned, with or without hard labor, for not more than five years, and in addition, may be fined not more than five thousand dollars.
C. A person or entity authorized to possess prescription monitoring information pursuant to this Part who uses such information in a manner or for a purpose in violation of this Part shall be referred to the appropriate professional licensing, certification, or regulatory agency for administrative sanctions as deemed appropriate by that agency and may, upon criminal conviction, be imprisoned, with or without hard labor, for not more than five years, and in addition, may be fined not more than five thousand dollars.
Acts 2006, No. 676, §1, eff. July 1, 2006; Acts 2017, No. 241, §1, eff. June 14, 2017.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:1009 cover?
Section RS 40:1009 ("Unlawful acts and 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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