Louisiana Abortion Laws
• Statutory Definition of Illegal Abortion in Louisiana: Abortion is deemed as unlawful if the medical professional and the carrying woman engage in a deliberate termination of the female ovum. Partial Birth Abortion is also unlawful in the state; however, the procedure is allowed when it is determined as necessary to save the life of the carrying mother.
• Statutory Definition of Legal Abortion in Louisiana: Termination of a pregnancy is deemed legal when the operation preserves life, the health of the mother and/or fetus; in this situation an additional physician must be present for the abortion of a viable fetus.
• Penalties for Unlawful Abortion in Louisiana: Crime of abortion: 1-10 yrs., imprisoned at hard labor and $10,000-100,000 fine; Fine not exceeding $1000 or imprisonment of up to 2 yrs. An individual who terminates a viable baby during labor is subject to life imprisonment, except when the procedure is initiated to save the life of the child or the mother.
Louisiana Marijuana Laws
• Possession: Up to 6 mos. in parish jail and/or up to $500; Second conviction of this amount: up to 5 yrs. and/or up to $2000; Subsequent convictions: up to 20 yrs; 60-2000 lbs.: 10-60 yrs. hard labor and $50,000 to $100,000; 2000-10,000 lbs.: 20-80 yrs. hard labor and $100,000 to $400,000; Over 10,000 lbs.: 50-80 yrs. hard labor and $400,000 to $1,000,000
Louisiana Gun Laws
• Louisiana is a “shall issue” state for the right to carry a concealed weapon.
• A permit to purchase and a license of ownership is not required in Louisiana.
• Applicants for the right to carry a concealed weapon must pass an NICS background check in addition to passing a handgun proficiency test by completing a training course.
• Illegal firearms in Louisiana include: Machine and submachine guns or those with altered serial numbers
• There is no waiting period to acquire a firearm in the state
• These individuals are not permitted to own a firearm in the state: Those convicted of: murder, manslaughter, substance abuse laws and aggravated; any individual convicted of a violent crime or those individuals convicted of a sex offense or an attempt to commit any of the above.
Louisiana Adoption Laws
• Any child or adult may be adopted in Louisiana
• There is no consent required for children to be adopted
• Any single person 18 years of age or older, or married couple jointly may adopt
Louisiana Employment and Labor Laws
• Within the state of Louisiana, the minimum wage is 7 dollars and 15 cents awarded per hour of labor
Louisiana Death Penalty Laws
• Capital punishment is allowed in Louisiana
• There is no minimum age for the death penalty
• Treason and homicide are the charges that may warrant the death penalty
• Lethal injection is the method of execution
Louisiana Gambling Laws
• Horse racing wagering is legal
• Dog racing wagering is prohibited
• Riverboat gambling is allowed. Casinos are allowed in selected jurisdictions.