Louisiana § RS 40:1485.8 - Criminal penalty
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:1485.8 — Criminal penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 40:1485.8. Criminal penalty
If a person willfully violates any provision of this Subpart, the person shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction of the first offense, shall be subject to a fine not to exceed twenty-five dollars and for subsequent convictions, up to one hundred dollars.
Acts 2003, No. 928, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 40:1485.8
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:1485.8 cover?
Section RS 40:1485.8 ("Criminal penalty") 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 40:1485.8?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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