louisiana laws

While not every exotic animal is legal to own, Louisiana residents may be surprised to learn that several uncommon creatures can legally be kept as pets.

Beginning August 1, 2026, there are numerous new Louisiana state laws going into effect. One of these new laws is called the "Behind the Counter" law.

Louisiana lawmakers are taking a harder stance on repeat drunk drivers after approving legislation increasing penalties for multiple DWI offenses.

A new bill moving through the Louisiana Legislature could soon make it illegal for businesses to add surcharges to debit card purchases.

With summer break arriving across Louisiana, many parents are facing the same big question: when is a child old enough to stay home alone?

Louisiana lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow Confederate monuments taken down from public spaces to be relocated to Louisiana state parks.

A new proposal, Louisiana bill 132, is moving through the state legislature aiming to make it a crime to intentionally direct loud or harmful sounds at someone.

From unusual restrictions to head-scratching regulations, Louisiana's legal history is filled with laws that will leave you wondering, “Wait… that’s actually illegal?”

Think twice before you throw it out—this common household item is banned from landfills in Louisiana.

Have you ever flashed your headlights to alert another driver of a speed trap ahead? You might not want to do that in Louisiana. Here's why.

A crop top shirt and a pair of shorts is that indecent? In one Louisiana town apparently, it is.

You've probably done this while driving in the rain, or at least thought about it. But it turns out to be illegal in Louisiana.