Louisiana · Louisiana Revised Statutes — Title 14, Criminal Law

La. R.S. 14 § 14:70.3: Fraud in selling agricultural equipment

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

Selling agricultural equipment subject to a lien or mortgage without disclosing it to the buyer is fraud. The seller can avoid prosecution if they satisfy the obligation within ten days of the buyer's demand.

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