Louisiana · Louisiana Revised Statutes — Title 14, Criminal Law
La. R.S. 14 § 14:402: Contraband defined; certain activities regarding contraband in penal institutions prohibited; penalty; disposition of seized contraband
What this law says, in plain English
It is illegal to introduce, possess, or give contraband (drugs, weapons, explosives, escape plans, or alcohol) into correctional facilities or to inmates. Controlled substances are treated as distribution offenses.
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