Louisiana § RS 51:2010 - Misrepresentation and deception
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 51:2010 — Misrepresentation and deception, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 51:2010. Misrepresentation and deception
A person or entity who is not an authorized user shall not do any of the following:
(1) Induce an authorized user to install a software component onto the computer by misrepresenting that installing software is necessary for security or privacy reasons or in order to open, view, or play a particular type of content.
(2) Cause the copying and execution on the computer of a computer software component with the intent of causing an authorized user to use the component in a way that violates any other provision of this Section.
Acts 2006, No. 392, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 51:2010
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 51:2010 cover?
Section RS 51:2010 ("Misrepresentation and deception") 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 51:2010?
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