Louisiana · Louisiana Revised Statutes — Title 14, Criminal Law
La. R.S. 14 § 14:285: Telephone communications; improper language; harassment; penalty
What this law says, in plain English
Law prohibits using phones or messaging devices to send obscene, harassing, or threatening communications to others. First offense carries up to six months jail and $500 fine; repeat offenses carry up to two years imprisonment and $5,000 fine.
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