Louisiana § RS 41:4 - Description of land or warrants in receipt
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 41:4 — Description of land or warrants in receipt, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 41:4. Description of land or warrants in receipt
A. A description of the land or warrants shall be included in the order on the state treasurer to receive the money for the lands. No entry shall be made upon the books, maps, or other official record until the receipt of the state treasurer, also describing the land or warrants, has been submitted and filed in the office of the secretary or his designee.
B. Whoever violates the provision of this Section shall be fined five thousand dollars and shall be imprisoned for a term not more than ten nor less than two years.
Acts 1983, No. 705, §3, eff. Sept. 1, 1983.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 41:4
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 41:4 cover?
Section RS 41:4 ("Description of land or warrants in receipt") 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 41:4?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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