Louisiana § RS 47:2607 - Penalties
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 47:2607 — Penalties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 47:2607. Penalties
A. No dealer may possess any marijuana or controlled dangerous substance upon which a tax is imposed by this Part. In addition to any other criminal penalties, if a dealer possesses any marijuana or controlled dangerous substance upon which the tax has not been paid as evidenced by a stamp such dealer shall be subject to the additional penalties contained in this Part.
B. Any dealer violating this Part is subject to a penalty of one hundred percent of the tax in addition to the tax imposed by R.S. 47:2601. The penalty will be collected as part of the tax.
C. In addition to the tax penalty imposed, a dealer distributing or possessing marijuana or controlled dangerous substances without affixing the appropriate stamps is guilty of a crime and, upon conviction, may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than five years or receive a penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars, or both.
D. Nothing in this Part may in any manner provide immunity for a dealer from criminal prosecution pursuant to Louisiana law.
Acts 1990, No. 90, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1991.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 47:2607
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 47:2607 cover?
Section RS 47:2607 ("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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