Louisiana § RS 40:981.1 - Distribution to a student
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:981.1 — Distribution to a student, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 40:981.1. Distribution to a student
Any person who violates any provision of R.S. 40:966 through 970 by distributing any controlled dangerous substance listed in Schedules I, II, III, IV, and V to any student enrolled in any public or private elementary, secondary, vocational-technical training, special, or postsecondary school or institution in Louisiana shall, upon conviction, be punished by a term of imprisonment of not more than one and one-half times the longest term of imprisonment authorized by the applicable provisions of R.S. 40:966 through 970 or by payment of not more than twice the fine authorized by the applicable provisions of R.S. 40:966 through 970, or both.
Acts 1986, No. 1051, §1; Acts 2001, No. 403, §4, eff. June 15, 2001.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 40:981.1
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:981.1 cover?
Section RS 40:981.1 ("Distribution to a student") 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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