Louisiana Laws
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Louisiana Knife Laws (2026): Carry, Preemption, and School Rules
Louisiana bans concealing a knife only if it functions as a dangerous weapon, and preempts local knife ordinances statewide. See the school rules too.
Louisiana Landlord-Tenant Laws (2026): Deposits, Notice, and Tenant Rights
Louisiana security deposit rules (30-day return), landlord entry consent requirement, 10-day month-to-month notice, and tenant rights under Civil Code arts. 2668-2729.
Louisiana Landlord-Tenant Recording Laws: Rights and Restrictions
Learn Louisiana landlord-tenant recording laws. Tenants can record conversations with landlords. Landlord surveillance limits, hidden camera rules, and evidence tips.
Louisiana Laws on Recording in Public: Rights, Limits, and Exceptions
Learn Louisiana public recording laws. No general ban on filming in public spaces. First Amendment protections, private property limits, and audio consent rules.
Louisiana Laws on Recording Police: Your Rights and the Buffer Zone Law
Learn your rights to record police in Louisiana. First Amendment protections, the 2024 buffer zone law blocked by a federal court, and practical guidelines.
Louisiana Lemon Law (2026): How to Qualify & Get a Refund
Louisiana's Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act (La. R.S. 51:1941): 4 repair attempts or 45 cumulative days out of service triggers replacement or refund rights. Learn how to qualify.
Louisiana License Plate Reader Laws (2026)
Louisiana has no statute on plate reader data that we found. The one law naming readers punishes vandalism. Records rules, Porter ruling and bills.
Louisiana Manslaughter, Negligent and Vehicular Homicide Laws
Louisiana manslaughter carries up to 40 years at hard labor. See the heat-of-blood rule, the 2026 negligent homicide increase and vehicular homicide penalties.
Louisiana Marriage and Divorce Records: Orleans Parish Is Different
Louisiana's state registry holds only Orleans Parish marriage records. Every other parish, and every divorce decree, runs through the parish Clerk of Court.
Louisiana Marriage License Requirements 2026: $27.50, 24-Hour Wait
How to get a Louisiana marriage license: parish clerk of court (LDH in Orleans), $27.50 fee, 24-hour wait, 30-day validity, birth certificate and ID required.
Louisiana Medical Recording Laws: Patient Rights and HIPAA Rules
Learn Louisiana medical recording laws. Patients can record doctor visits under one-party consent. HIPAA rules, telehealth recording, and healthcare worker rights.
Louisiana Medical Records Retention Laws (2026 Guide)
Louisiana medical records retention laws: how long hospitals and doctors keep your records, HIPAA rules, and patient rights.
Louisiana Minimum Wage 2026: $7.25 Federal, No State Rate
Louisiana has not enacted a state minimum wage law, so the federal $7.25 applies to FLSA-covered employers. See tipped pay, the local preemption law and how to file.
Louisiana Name Change Laws: The District Attorney's Role in Your Petition
Louisiana name-change petitions must be served on the parish district attorney, a step no other state requires. Here is how the process works.
Louisiana Noise Laws: Quiet Hours, Car Stereos and Fines (2026)
In Louisiana, quiet hours for homes come from parish and city ordinances. State law covers car stereos over 85 decibels, mufflers and disturbing the peace.
Louisiana Non-Compete Laws (2026): Are Non-Competes Enforceable?
Louisiana voids non-competes except as La. R.S. 23:921 allows: named parishes, two years max, physician caps, and new 2026 limits for interns and apprentices.
Louisiana Nursing Home Camera Laws: The Nursing Home Virtual Visitation Act
Louisiana nursing home camera law under La. R.S. 40:1193.1-1193.11: nursing-home-only scope, roommate consent, signage cost split, and the refusal-to-admit ban.
Louisiana Open Container Law (2026): Statute, Exemptions, Daiquiris
Louisiana bans open containers under La. R.S. 32:300, with 8 exemptions and a parish-population local-variation rule. Read the daiquiri-shop mechanism.
Louisiana Pepper Spray and Stun Gun Laws (2026)
Louisiana's 'dangerous weapon' definition covers any gas, liquid, or substance used to cause harm, reaching pepper spray and stun guns by use, not by name.
Louisiana Phone Call Recording Laws: What You Need to Know
Learn Louisiana phone call recording laws under La. R.S. 15:1303. One-party consent rules for personal, business, and interstate calls. Penalties explained.
Louisiana Police Bodycam Laws (2026): Retention & Records
Louisiana does not require police to use body cameras statewide. See the activation-policy law, retention rules, and how to request footage.
Louisiana Pornography Laws (2026): Legal Status & Age Verification
Louisiana allows adult private possession, bans obscenity distribution, and was first to require adult-site age verification under Act 440. Penalties, FAQ.
Louisiana Power of Attorney Laws: Mandate, Medical, and Financial Authority (2026)
Louisiana Power of Attorney laws use the civil-law "mandate" (La. Civ. Code arts. 2989-3034). No separate durable clause needed: incapacity alone does not end a mandate under art. 3026. Authentic-act form required for immovable property. Seven acts need express authority.
Louisiana Prenuptial Agreement Laws: Matrimonial Agreements (2026)
Louisiana prenups are matrimonial agreements under Civil Code articles 2328 to 2333. Learn the form rules, the limits, and court approval during marriage.
Louisiana Probate and Intestate Succession: What Happens Without a Will (2026)
Louisiana probate (called succession) explained: forced heirship, spousal usufruct, small succession affidavits, and intestate succession under Louisiana law.
Louisiana Property Records: How to Find Out Who Owns a Property (2026)
Louisiana property records are filed with the parish Clerk of Court, not a county recorder. Learn how to search deeds, find an owner, and get a certified copy.
Louisiana Public Records Law: Deadlines, Fees, and How to File a Request
How Louisiana's Public Records Law works: who can request, the three-day and five-day clocks, free inspection, indigency fee relief, and suing under R.S. 44:35.
Louisiana Quitclaim Deed: Requirements, Recording and Transfer Tax
How a Louisiana quitclaim deed works: authentic act rules for gifts, two witnesses and a notary, parish recording fees and local documentary taxes.
Louisiana Reckless Driving Laws: Reckless Operation Penalties (2026)
Louisiana reckless driving is reckless operation under La. R.S. 14:99, a misdemeanor: up to $200, 90 days or both for a first offense. Careless operation and racing.
Louisiana Recording Laws (2026): One-Party Consent Rules
Louisiana is a one-party consent state under La. R.S. 15:1303(C)(4). Illegal recording is a felony carrying 2 to 10 years at hard labor. Learn the rules, penalties, and HB 410 status.
Louisiana Restraining Order Laws (2026): How to Get a Protective Order
How to get a restraining order in Louisiana: TRO and Domestic Abuse Protective Order explained, with durations, filing steps, firearm rules, and violation penalties.
Louisiana Ring Doorbell Laws: What You Need to Know in 2026
Learn Louisiana Ring doorbell laws including one-party consent rules under La. R.S. 15:1303, video voyeurism penalties, short-term rental camera bans, and HOA restrictions.
Louisiana Scam and Fraud Laws: Where to Report, Your Right to Sue (2026)
Louisiana scam victims who lost money to a deceptive trade practice can sue under LUTPA within one year. Where to report, crypto ATM refunds and bank holds.
Louisiana School Recording Laws: Student and Parent Rights
Learn Louisiana school recording laws. Student and parent recording rights, FERPA protections, IEP meeting recording rules, and school surveillance policies.
Louisiana Security Camera Laws: Residential and Business Rules
Learn Louisiana security camera laws for homes and businesses. Legal placement rules, audio recording limits, neighbor privacy, and workplace camera restrictions.
Louisiana Self-Defense Laws: Stand Your Ground & Castle Doctrine (2026)
Louisiana is a stand-your-ground state. La. R.S. 14:19 and 14:20 remove any duty to retreat and establish a castle-doctrine presumption for home, business, and vehicle. 2024 Act 729 limits arrests.
Louisiana Severance Pay Laws (2026): Is Severance Required?
Louisiana does not require severance and has no state WARN act. See how severance reduces Louisiana unemployment and how the final-pay law applies.
Louisiana Sexting Laws: Legal Consequences and Penalties
Louisiana sexting laws explained: penalties for minors under 17, adult charges for 17-year-olds, CSAM felonies, revenge porn law, and legal defenses.
Louisiana Slip and Fall Laws: Proving Premises Liability Under the Civil Code
Louisiana slip and fall law: La. R.S. 9:2800.6 merchant notice rule, modified 51% comparative fault (eff. 2026), 2-year SOL, Farrell open-and-obvious doctrine, and no pre-suit government notice.
Louisiana Small Claims Court: $5,000 Limit, Fees and How to File
Louisiana city court small claims divisions and justice of the peace courts hear claims up to $5,000. Learn the fees, appeal limits, deadlines and collection.
Louisiana Small Estate Affidavit (Small Succession): $200,000 Limit
Louisiana's affidavit of small succession covers successions worth $200,000 or less (gross) since Aug. 1, 2026. Who signs, notice rules, recording and limits.
Louisiana Smart Glasses Recording Laws (2026)
Louisiana is a one-party consent state. You can record conversations you are part of with smart glasses, but secretly recording others carries a mandatory 2-10 year prison sentence under La. R.S. 15:1303.
Louisiana Social Security Disability: Rates & Wait Times
Social Security disability in Louisiana: no general SSI supplement, automatic Medicaid on SSI approval, approval odds, and how long an ALJ hearing takes.
Louisiana Spousal Support (Alimony) Laws: Interim and Final Support (2026)
Louisiana spousal support law explained: interim support during divorce, the 180-day termination rule, the not-at-fault requirement for final support, and the one-third net income cap under La. Civ. Code arts. 111-113.
Louisiana Squatters Rights and Acquisitive Prescription Laws (2026)
Louisiana uses acquisitive prescription instead of adverse possession. Learn the 30-year and 10-year rules, civil-law elements, and how to remove a squatter under SB 466 (2024).
Louisiana Statute of Limitations: Filing Deadlines by Case Type
Louisiana prescriptive periods for civil and criminal cases. Updated for 2024 Act 423 extending tort claims from 1 to 2 years. Filing deadlines by case type.
Louisiana Surveillance Camera Laws (2026 Guide)
Louisiana surveillance camera laws: home security, workplace cameras, neighbor disputes, audio recording rules.
Louisiana Theft Laws: Felony Threshold, Penalties and Shoplifting
Louisiana theft of $1,000 or more is a felony under La. R.S. 14:67. See each value tier, repeat and package theft rules, shoplifting detention and civil damages.
Louisiana Trade Secret Laws: UTSA, Remedies & Deadlines
Louisiana Uniform Trade Secrets Act (La. Rev. Stat. §§ 51:1431 to 51:1439): trade secret definition, misappropriation, 3-year deadline, and DTSA overlay.
Louisiana Unclaimed Property: How to Search & Claim Your Money (2026)
Louisiana is holding about $1.2 billion in unclaimed property. Learn how to search for free at unclaimedproperty.la.gov or the LA Wallet app and file a claim.
Louisiana Unemployment Benefits 2026: $282 Max, Weeks, How to File
Louisiana unemployment pays $35 to $282 a week for 12 to 20 weeks (likely 12 at current jobless rates). See eligibility, work search, filing and appeals.
Louisiana Video Recording Laws: Surveillance Rules and Privacy Limits
Learn Louisiana video recording laws including public filming rights, video voyeurism under La. R.S. 14:283, and nonconsensual image sharing penalties.
Louisiana Voyeurism and Hidden Camera Laws: Offenses, Penalties, and Protections
Learn Louisiana voyeurism laws under La. R.S. 14:283. Hidden camera offenses carry up to 10 years for crimes involving minors. Sex offender registration required.
Louisiana Warrant Search: How to Check If You Have a Warrant (2026)
Louisiana has no statewide warrant search. Learn how to check if you have a warrant in Louisiana through your parish Sheriff's Office and free court portals.
Louisiana Whistleblower Laws: Protections and How to Report
Learn about Louisiana's whistleblower protections: who qualifies, how to report violations, retaliation protections, and available remedies.
Louisiana Will and Trust Laws: Olographic and Notarial Testaments (2026)
Louisiana testaments are olographic (handwritten, dated, signed) or notarial (notary and two witnesses). Living trusts are irrevocable unless the right is reserved.
Louisiana Window Tint Laws (2026): Legal VLT Limits
Louisiana window tint law requires 25% VLT on front side windows (lowered from 40% by 2025 Act 143, eff. Aug 1 2025), 25% on back side windows (unchanged), and 12% on rear windows. Penalties and exemptions explained.
Louisiana Windshield Mounting Laws (2026 Guide)
Louisiana windshield mounting laws: restrictions, penalties, and exemptions. Complete guide.
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Laws: Benefits, Deadlines, and Your Rights
Louisiana workers' comp: mandatory for 1+ employees, 66 2/3% wage replacement, 1-year claim deadline, and you choose your own doctor per specialty.
Louisiana Workplace Harassment Laws: 20-Employee Rule, 180 Days
Louisiana's employment discrimination law covers employers with 20 or more workers, excluding nonprofits. Commission complaints are due within 180 days.