Louisiana · Louisiana Revised Statutes — Title 14, Criminal Law

La. R.S. 14 § 14:93.12: Purchase and public possession of alcoholic beverages; exceptions; penalties

Infraction

What this law says, in plain English

Persons under 21 may not purchase or publicly possess alcoholic beverages. Violation results in a fine up to $100, issued as a citation like traffic violations, and may include driver's license suspension for 180 days.

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