§ 50-10. Criminal trespass.

(a)

No person shall, without authorization, intentionally enter any structure, watercraft or moveable.

(b)

No person shall intentionally enter immovable property owned by another:

(1)

When he knows his entry is unauthorized; or

(2)

Under circumstances where he reasonably should know his entry is unauthorized.

(c)

It shall be an affirmative defense to a prosecution pursuant to subsection (b)(2) of this section:

(1)

That the person was unarmed and entered immovable property for the sole purpose of retrieving a dog or livestock.

(2)

To show that property was not adequately posted in accordance with R.S. 14:63(D) or (E) and (F).

(d)

Whoever commits the crime of criminal trespass shall be fined not more than $500.00.

(Code 1969, § 10-12; Code 1997, § 50-10)

State law reference

Criminal trespass, R.S. 14:63.