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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A. It shall be unlawful for any person to intentionally vandalize, tamper with, or destroy a crime camera system by any of the following:
(1) Causing functional or cosmetic damage to the system.
(2) Adjusting or modifying the location, position, aim, focus, or functionality of the system.
(3) Tampering with the performance, functions, or features of the system.
(4) Rendering the system temporarily or permanently inoperable.
B. For the purposes of this Section, a “crime camera system” includes any camera or license plate reader erected or installed for the purpose of observing or deterring illegal activity as well as any lights, mounting poles or brackets, actuator motors, computer control boards, connection interfaces, signage, software, protective housing, lenses, power supply systems, recording or battery backups, microphones, data connectivity hardware, or other component parts or ancillary equipment necessary for proper functionality and operation.
C. Whoever violates the provisions of Subsection A of this Section shall be imprisoned, with or without hard labor, for not more than two years or may be fined not more than two thousand dollars, or both.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 14, § 57.1. Vandalizing, tampering with, or destroying a crime camera system - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/la/revised-statutes/la-rev-stat-tit-14-sect-57-1/
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