La. Navigation and Shipping § 34:872
Current with operative changes from the 2024 Third Special Legislative Session
On the trial of any person, for having gone on board any vessel without permission from the proper officer, it shall be incumbent upon him to prove that he had received the permission required; in default of his proving this, he shall be considered as having entered without permission, and be found guilty accordingly.
La. Navigation and Shipping § 34:872