Louisiana · Louisiana Revised Statutes — Title 14, Criminal Law
La. R.S. 14 § 14:139: Political payroll padding
What this law says, in plain English
Political payroll padding occurs when a public officer increases employees or expenses beyond specified thresholds in the six months before a gubernatorial election, except during emergencies. Punishment includes up to five years imprisonment and/or fines up to $5,000.
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