Louisiana § RS 46:7 - Questionnaire for applicant; fraud or misrepresentation; penalties
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§ RS 46:7. Questionnaire for applicant; fraud or misrepresentation; penalties
A. Before any person is admitted to any hospital, except in cases of emergency, the superintendent or director of the hospital shall provide a questionnaire to be answered by all applicants for admission.
B. If any person is admitted through fraud or misrepresentation on the part of the applicant for admission, or anyone acting for him, the superintendent or director of the hospital may make appropriate charges for services rendered to the patient, in accordance with charges in other first class hospitals, including physicians' and surgeons' fees. The department may bring suit against the patient for recovery thereof.
C. Any person who shall obtain, attempt to obtain, or aid or abet anyone to obtain admission to a hospital supported by the state of Louisiana by means of any false statement, misrepresentation or other fraudulent device shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars, or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both.
Amended by Acts 1960, No. 136, §1; Acts 1978, No. 786, §6, eff. July 17, 1978.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 46:7
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 46:7 cover?
Section RS 46:7 ("Questionnaire for applicant; fraud or misrepresentation; 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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