2006 Louisiana Laws - RS 34:851.6 — Negligent homicide

§851.6.  Negligent homicide

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.

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