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It is unlawful to steal crawfish from a farm.

Status: Still Enforced / On the Books

The Law Explained

Crawfish are a beloved staple of Louisiana cuisine and a massive driver of the state's agriculture. Because thieves would historically raid crawfish traps under the cover of darkness, the legislature created a specific felony for the theft of these mudbugs. Messing with another man's boil will land you in a lot of hot water.

📚 Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: La. R.S. 14:67.10

Where to look:

Louisiana Revised Statutes - Criminal Law

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