Louisiana · Louisiana Revised Statutes — Title 14, Criminal Law
La. R.S. 14 § 14:202.1: Residential contractor fraud; penalties
What this law says, in plain English
Residential contractor fraud involves misappropriating money or property through fraudulent conduct in home improvement contracts. Penalties include imprisonment up to six months and fines up to $1,000 for amounts under $1,000, with enhanced penalties for repeat offenders.
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