Louisiana § RS 8:508 - Penalties
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 8:508 — Penalties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 8:508. Penalties
Any cemetery authority or other entity, as defined in this Chapter, failing to make the required deposits to the trust fund or otherwise violating the provisions of this Chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not less than two hundred dollars or more than one thousand dollars, or by imprisonment of not less than thirty days nor more than one year, or both, and each violation of this Chapter shall constitute a separate offense.
Acts 1974, No. 417, §1; Acts 2022, No. 574, §1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 8:508
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 8:508 cover?
Section RS 8:508 ("Penalties") 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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