Louisiana § RS 14:313.1 - Distributing candy or gifts on Halloween and other public holidays by "sex offenders" prohibited; penalty
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§ RS 14:313.1. Distributing candy or gifts on Halloween and other public holidays by "sex offenders" prohibited; penalty
A. It shall be unlawful for any person convicted of or who pleads guilty to a sex offense specified in R.S. 24:932 to distribute candy or other gifts to persons under eighteen years of age on or concerning Halloween, Mardi Gras, Easter, Christmas, or any other recognized holiday for which generally candy is distributed or other gifts given to persons under eighteen years of age.
B. Whoever violates the provisions of this Section shall be sentenced to a term of imprisonment of not less that six months nor more than three years.
Acts 2008, No. 400, §1; Acts 2014, No. 791, §7.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section RS 14:313.1 ("Distributing candy or gifts on Halloween and other public holidays by "sex offenders" 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.
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