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La. Rev. Stat. § 24:556

Punishment for contempt

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La. Rev. Stat. § 24:556, Punishment for contempt, Louisiana, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-04, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2707507
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In addition to the power and authority of the council to punish for contempt as provided in Article III, Section 7 of the Louisiana Constitution, the council shall also have the power and authority to invoke the provisions of R.S. 24:4 through R.S. 24:6, inclusive, in order to subject persons guilty of contempt of the council to the penalties provided for therein.