Louisiana § RS 9:3204 - Lessor's part of crop considered his property; disposition; penalty
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§ RS 9:3204. Lessor's part of crop considered his property; disposition; penalty
In a lease of land for part of the crop, that part which the lessor is to receive is considered at all times the property of the lessor.
The lessee or any person acting with his consent who sells or disposes of the part of the crop belonging to the lessor shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars, or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:3204 cover?
Section RS 9:3204 ("Lessor's part of crop considered his property; disposition; 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.
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