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La. R.S. 14:93.16

Unlawful sales of consumable hemp products to persons under twenty-one

Known as the Prevention of Youth Access to Tobacco Law

The act spans §§ 14–14 (40 sections).

Acts 2025, No. 233, §1.

A. It is unlawful for any person to sell, distribute, dispense, or otherwise deliver any consumable hemp product, as defined in R.S. 3:1481, to any person under twenty-one years of age unless such person is the lawful owner or lawful employee of an establishment to which the sale is being made and is accepting such delivery pursuant to such ownership or employment. Lack of knowledge of the person's age shall not be a defense.

B. Whoever violates the provisions of this Section shall be fined not less than five hundred dollars nor more than one thousand dollars, or imprisoned for not less than thirty days nor more than six months, or both.

Official source: Louisiana State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Louisiana statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.