Louisiana § RS 14:91.7 - Unauthorized possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages on public school property

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 14:91.7 — Unauthorized possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages on public school property, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 14:91.7. Unauthorized possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages on public school property

A.  No person shall intentionally possess or consume alcoholic beverages upon public school property unless authorized by the principal or person in charge of the public school property at the time.

B.  For purposes of this Section:

(1)  "School" means any public elementary or secondary school.

(2)  "School property" means all property used for school purposes, including but not limited to school playgrounds, buildings, and parking lots.

C.  Whoever violates the provisions of this Section shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars and imprisoned not less than fifteen days nor more than six months.

Acts 1991, No. 866, §1; Acts 1994, 3rd Ex. Sess., No. 93, §1; Acts 2001, No. 403, §1, eff. June 15, 2001.

Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 14:91.7 cover?

Section RS 14:91.7 ("Unauthorized possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages on public school property") 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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