Louisiana § RS 51:7 - Refusal to permit inspection; penalty
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 51:7 — Refusal to permit inspection; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 51:7. Refusal to permit inspection; penalty
Whoever refuses to submit any books, records, other papers, or documents to inspection as required by R.S. 51:6 shall be imprisoned not less than thirty nor more than one hundred and twenty days, and if the offender refuses to submit the books, records, other papers, or documents at the instance of, or on the authority and direction of, any firm, partnership, corporation or association, such firm, partnership, corporation or association shall be fined not less than one hundred dollars nor more than five hundred dollars, notwithstanding the punishment imposed upon the individual.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 51:7
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 51:7 cover?
Section RS 51:7 ("Refusal to permit inspection; penalty") 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 51:7?
A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § RS 51:7" (Louisiana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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How does Louisiana § RS 51:7 apply to my situation?
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