Louisiana § RS 40:1393 - Fees and rewards not to be accepted by employees
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:1393 — Fees and rewards not to be accepted by employees, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 40:1393. Fees and rewards not to be accepted by employees
No employee of the division shall accept any fee for the performance of an act in line of duty or any reward offered for the apprehension or conviction of any person or for the recovery of any property. Any fee or reward to which the employee would be entitled except for the foregoing provision shall be paid into the state treasury and credited to the State Police Retirement Fund.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 40:1393
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:1393 cover?
Section RS 40:1393 ("Fees and rewards not to be accepted by employees") 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 40:1393?
A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:1393" (Louisiana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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