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La. R.S. 14:93.17

Purchase and possession of consumable hemp products by a minor; penalties

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 under twenty-one years of age to purchase or possess any consumable hemp product as defined in R.S. 3:1481.

B.(1) Whoever violates the provisions of this Section shall be fined not more than one hundred dollars.

(2) Any person apprehended while violating the provisions of this Section shall be issued a citation by the apprehending law enforcement officer, which shall be paid in the same manner as provided for the offenders of local traffic violations. A citation issued by a law enforcement officer for such violation shall not be included on the person's criminal history record.

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