Louisiana § RS 40:1749 - Access to restrooms
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:1749 — Access to restrooms, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 40:1749. Access to restrooms
A. The provisions of this Section shall apply to those buildings or structures commonly referred to as shopping malls. As used in this Section, the term "shopping mall" means any building or structure which contains multiple units which are used or intended for use for the sale at retail of goods or services and which units are connected by common areas other than streets, sidewalks, or parking areas.
B. Each shopping mall for which construction begins on or after September 12, 1980, shall comply with the requirements hereinafter set forth.
If the shopping mall has an enclosed area of fifty thousand square feet or more, the shopping mall shall contain adequate restroom facilities located in the common areas of the mall for use by the general public. The facilities shall be clearly and conspicuously marked and designated for public use. Any directory located within the mall shall contain directions to the public facilities. Adequate signs directing the public to the location of the facilities shall be posted throughout the mall.
C. All shopping malls in existence on the effective date of this law, and those thereafter constructed, shall clearly and adequately designate and mark public restroom facilities.
Added by Acts 1980, No. 390, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:1749 cover?
Section RS 40:1749 ("Access to restrooms") 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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