Louisiana § RS 56:40.7 - Recovery of value in addition to fine
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 56:40.7 — Recovery of value in addition to fine, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 56:40.7. Recovery of value in addition to fine
A. The penalties and costs provided by this Subpart are in addition to any fine, forfeiture, other penalty, or costs imposed under any other provision of law.
B. Failure to pay all amounts assessed in accordance with this Subpart shall result in the immediate revocation of all hunting and fishing licenses held by the offender or, in the case of a commercial violation, the immediate revocation of all commercial licenses held by the offender. Revocation of the offender's licenses and privileges as authorized in this Title shall continue, and no new licenses shall be issued to replace those that were revoked for as long as any amount remains unpaid.
C. If the offender purchases or obtains a license of the type that was revoked or engages in any activity which would otherwise require him to obtain a license of the type that was revoked during the period of revocation provided for in Subsection B of this Section, it shall be a class three violation.
D. The provisions of Subsections B and C of this Section shall not apply to any person who has timely filed an appeal of a final ruling or judgment during the pendency of the appeal.
Acts 1988, No. 169, §2; Acts 1992, No. 852, §1; Acts 2001, No. 804, §2.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 56:40.7 cover?
Section RS 56:40.7 ("Recovery of value in addition to fine") 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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