Louisiana § RS 14:281 - Disorderly place, maintaining of prohibited; penalty
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 14:281 — Disorderly place, maintaining of prohibited; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 14:281. Disorderly place, maintaining of prohibited; penalty
No person shall maintain a place of public entertainment or a public resort or any place, room, or part of a building open to the public in such a manner as to disturb the public peace and quiet of the neighborhood, or in which lewd dancing is permitted, or in which lewd pictures are accessible to view.
Whoever violates this Section shall be fined not less than twenty-five dollars nor more than one hundred dollars or imprisoned for not less than thirty days nor more than ninety days, or both.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 14:281
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 14:281 cover?
Section RS 14:281 ("Disorderly place, maintaining of prohibited; penalty") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Louisiana § RS 14:281?
A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § RS 14:281" (Louisiana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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How does Louisiana § RS 14:281 apply to my situation?
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