Louisiana · Louisiana Revised Statutes — Title 14, Criminal Law
La. R.S. 14 § 14:140: Public contract fraud
What this law says, in plain English
Public contract fraud occurs when public officers or employees use their position to direct public funds to themselves, their partnerships, or corporations they have an interest in. Violations carry fines up to $1,000 and/or imprisonment up to two years.
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