Louisiana · Louisiana Revised Statutes — Title 14, Criminal Law

La. R.S. 14 § 14:98.6: Underage operating while impaired

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

Operating any motor vehicle while under age 21 with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.02% or higher is a crime. First conviction results in a fine and up to 3 months imprisonment; subsequent convictions carry increased penalties up to 6 months.

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