Louisiana Revised Statutes 34:851.6 – Negligent homicide
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Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 34:851.6
- Person: means an individual, partnership, firm, corporation, association, or other entity. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 34:851.2
- Watercraft: means any contrivance used or designated for navigation on water. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 34:851.2
Any person who by the operation of any watercraft at an immoderate rate of speed or in a careless, reckless, or negligent manner shall cause the death of another shall be guilty of the crime of negligent homicide, punishable by imprisonment of not more than one year, or by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars, or both.
Acts 1960, No. 43, §6. Acts 1984, No. 288, §1.