The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Alden A. Clement, Jr.
DIGEST
Adley (SB 60)
Proposed law creates the crime of false personation of a veteran or veteran-owned business.
Proposed law defines false personation of a veteran as the false representation by a person of
being a veteran, with the intent to injure, defraud, obtain economic gain, or obtain or secure any
special privilege or advantage.
Proposed law defines false personation of a veteran-owned business as the false representation by
an owner, operator, principal, or employee of a business that the business is a veteran-owned
business or is a service-connected disabled veteran-owned business, with the intent to injure,
defraud, obtain economic gain, or obtain or secure any special privilege or advantage.
Proposed law defines "veteran" as a person who has served in the armed services or reserve
forces of the United States or Louisiana National Guard.
Proposed law provides that whoever commits the crime of false personation of a veteran or
veteran-owned business is to be fined not more than $1,000, or imprisoned for not more than six
months, or both.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds R.S. 14:67.29)