Louisiana § RS 9:4564 - Penalty for violation
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:4564 — Penalty for violation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 9:4564. Penalty for violation
Any person guilty of entering and removing any property in violation of R.S. 9:4563 shall be fined not more than two hundred dollars or imprisoned for not more than three months or both. Nothing in this Section shall deprive the party injured of his civil action in damages. Nothing in R.S. 9:4561 through 9:4563 shall be construed to prevent the seizing officer from entering and taking under proper legal process, property not exempt from seizure, and which, although exempt from general seizure, is liable to be levied on for the enforcement of the vendor's privilege when existing.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 9:4564
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:4564 cover?
Section RS 9:4564 ("Penalty for violation") 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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