Louisiana § RS 9:4794 - Vessel owner information

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:4794 — Vessel owner information, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 9:4794. Vessel owner information

The licensed storage facility shall provide the department or its authorized agent, within three business days of the vessel being towed and stored, the vessel's registration numbers, hull identification number (HIN), motor serial number, and any other identifying factors requested by the department.  The department or its authorized agent shall provide to a licensed storage facility holding a towed vessel the name and address of the last registered owner of the vessel and lienholders as listed in the official records of the agency.

Acts 2012, No. 752, §1.

Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 9:4794

What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:4794 cover?

Section RS 9:4794 ("Vessel owner information") 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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