Louisiana · Louisiana Revised Statutes — Title 14, Criminal Law
La. R.S. 14 § 14:93.10: Definitions
What this law says, in plain English
This statute defines key terms for alcohol possession laws: 'alcoholic beverage' includes beer, spirits, and wine with at least 0.5% alcohol; 'public possession' means holding alcohol in public places, with exceptions for religious use, minors with parents, medical purposes, and private residences; 'purchase' means acquiring alcohol for money or value, excluding medical acquisitions.
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