Louisiana · Louisiana Revised Statutes — Title 14, Criminal Law
La. R.S. 14 § 14:221: Avoiding payment for telecommunications services, cable television services, or multipoint distribution system service
What this law says, in plain English
It is unlawful to avoid paying for telecommunications, cable, or multipoint distribution services through schemes, tampering with equipment, or fraudulent means. First offense carries up to $500 fine and/or six months imprisonment; second offense carries up to $5,000 fine and/or five years imprisonment.
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