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La. Rev. Stat. § 14:40.4

Burning cross on property of another or public place; intent to intimidate

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La. Rev. Stat. § 14:40.4, Burning cross on property of another or public place; intent to intimidate, Louisiana, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-04, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2696500
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A. It shall be unlawful for any person, with the intent of intimidating any person or group of persons to burn, or cause to be burned, a cross on the property of another, a highway, or other public place. B. Whoever commits the crime of burning a cross with the intent of intimidating shall be fined not more than fifteen thousand dollars or imprisoned with or without hard labor for not more than fifteen years, or both.