Louisiana § RS 6:930 - Defamation of institutions prohibited; fine
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§ RS 6:930. Defamation of institutions prohibited; fine
Whoever willfully and knowingly makes, issues, circulates, transmits, or causes or knowingly permits to be made, issued, circulated, or transmitted, any statement or rumor, written, printed, reproduced in any manner, or by word of mouth, which is untrue and is directly or by inference false, malicious in that it is calculated to injure reputation or business, or derogatory to the reputation, financial condition, or standing of any association, federal association, federal savings bank, foreign association holding a certificate of authority pursuant to R.S. 6:896, Federal Home Loan Bank, the Federal Home Loan Bank Board, or the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars or imprisoned for not more than six months.
Acts 1970, No. 234, §1. Acts 1983, No. 675, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 6:930
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 6:930 cover?
Section RS 6:930 ("Defamation of institutions prohibited; 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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