§ 28-289. False personation.

(a)

The term "false personation" means the performance of any of the following acts with the intent to injure or defraud, or to obtain or secure any special privilege or advantage:

(1)

Impersonating any public officer or private individual having special authority by law to perform an act affecting the rights or interests of another, or the assuming, without authority, of any uniform or badge by which such officer or person is lawfully distinguished.

(2)

Performing any act purporting to be official in such assumed character.

(b)

Whoever commits false personation shall be fined not more than $100.00, or imprisoned for not more than 60 days, or both.

(Code 2004, § 14.112)

State law reference

False personation, R.S. 14:112.