Louisiana · Louisiana Revised Statutes — Title 14, Criminal Law
La. R.S. 14 § 14:52.1: Simple arson of a religious building
What this law says, in plain English
Simple arson of a religious building is intentionally damaging a church, synagogue, mosque, or other religious structure by fire or explosives. Conviction carries a fine up to $15,000 and 2–15 years imprisonment at hard labor, with a minimum 2-year sentence without parole.
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