Louisiana · Louisiana Revised Statutes — Title 14, Criminal Law

La. R.S. 14 § 14:68.3: Unauthorized removal of a motor vehicle; penalties

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

A person cannot remove a motor vehicle from a garage, repair shop, or storage facility without paying or arranging payment for repair, service, or storage charges owed. Violation is punishable by up to six months imprisonment and/or a fine up to $500.

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