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urn: urn:us-la:rs:24:556
citation: "R.S. 24:556"
status: active
breadcrumb: "Title 24 › Chapter 8 › Part II"
acts_citations:
  - { year: 1978, number: 357, section: 2, effective_date: null, role: enactment }
---

# Punishment for contempt

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.