Louisiana · Louisiana Revised Statutes — Title 14, Criminal Law

La. R.S. 14 § 14:46.3: Trafficking of children for sexual purposes

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

The statute makes it unlawful to recruit, transport, sell, or otherwise exploit children under 18 for commercial sexual activity, or to benefit from, facilitate, advertise, or purchase such activity. Violations carry life imprisonment at hard labor.

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