Louisiana § RS 47:1581 - Prescription of assessments as judgments
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 47:1581 — Prescription of assessments as judgments, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 47:1581. Prescription of assessments as judgments
Any tax, penalty, interest, or other charges duly assessed under this Sub-title, being the equivalent of a judgment, shall not be subject to the running of any prescription other than such prescription as would run against a judgment in favor of the State of Louisiana in accordance with the Constitution and laws of this state; and the recordation of such assessment shall have the same effect as the recordation of a judgment.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 47:1581
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 47:1581 cover?
Section RS 47:1581 ("Prescription of assessments as judgments") 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 47:1581?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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