Louisiana § RS 47:2608 - Seizure and forfeiture of property
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 47:2608 — Seizure and forfeiture of property, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 47:2608. Seizure and forfeiture of property
A. All of the property of a dealer who in violation of this Part has failed to pay the required tax is subject to seizure and forfeiture as provided in R.S. 32:1550 et seq. For purposes herein, property shall include but not be limited to contraband as defined in R.S. 32:1550.
B. All funds collected from the seized and forfeited property shall be disbursed as set forth in this Part.
C. The filing of an action for forfeiture or seizure in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 40:2601 through 2622 shall preempt and result in a superior lien or security right in any property which is subject to seizure and sale pursuant to the provisions of this Part.
Acts 1990, No. 90, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1991.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 47:2608 cover?
Section RS 47:2608 ("Seizure and forfeiture of property") 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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