§ 6-406. Wanton entry on cultivated land

   (a) "Cultivated land" defined. -- "Cultivated land" means land that has been cleared of its natural vegetation and is currently planted with a crop or orchard.

(b) Prohibited. -- Unless a person has permission from the owner of cultivated land or an agent of the owner, a person may not enter on the cultivated land of another.

(c) Penalty. -- A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or a fine not exceeding $ 500 or both.

(d) Construction of section. -- This section:

   (1) prohibits only wanton entry on cultivated land; and

   (2) does not:

      (i) prevent a person who resides on cultivated land from receiving a person who seeks to provide a lawful service; or

      (ii) apply to a person entering cultivated land under color of law or color of title.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 576(b), 577(a)(5), (b); 2002, ch. 26, § 2.