ENROLLED
Page 1 of 2
CODING: Words in struck through type are deletions from existing law; words underscored
are additions.
Regular Session, 2013
HOUSE BILL NO. 262
BY REPRESENTATIVE ST. GERMAIN
Prefiled pursuant to Article III, Section 2(A)(4)(b)(i) of the Constitution of Louisiana.
AN ACT1
To amend and reenact R.S. 40:1563.1(A)(17) and to enact R.S. 40:1563.1(A)(18) and (19),2
relative to the authority of fire marshals to conduct investigations and make arrests;3
to add failure to register as a convicted arsonist and violation of a fire marshal's4
orders to the list of offenses for which a fire marshal may conduct investigations and5
make arrests; and to provide for related matters.6
Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana:7
Section 1. R.S. 40:1563.1(A)(17) is hereby amended and reenacted and R.S.8
40:1563.1(A)(18) and (19) are hereby enacted to read as follows: 9
ยง1563.1. Authority to make arrests and carry firearms; arson task force10
A. The fire marshal, the first assistant fire marshal, each deputy fire marshal,11
certified local authorities, and state or municipal arson investigators, while engaged12
in the performance of their duties as such, shall have the authority to investigate and13
cause the arrest of individuals suspected of having violated the following criminal14
laws:15
* * *16
(17) R.S. 15:562.5, failure to register.17
(18) R.S. 40:1621, violation of fire marshal's orders. This Paragraph shall18
be limited to fire marshal orders related to activities or instances determined by the19
fire marshal to pose an immediate danger to life.20 ENROLLEDHB NO. 262
Page 2 of 2
CODING: Words in struck through type are deletions from existing law; words underscored
are additions.
(17)(19) Any other criminal laws making unlawful an attempt or conspiracy1
to commit the foregoing offenses.2
* * *3
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI VES
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA
APPROVED: