Louisiana § RS 49:145 - Use of public buildings; discrimination
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 49:145 — Use of public buildings; discrimination, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 49:145. Use of public buildings; discrimination
No person shall be denied access to any public meeting in any public building or facility used or owned by the state or any political subdivision of the state because of race, color, creed, military status, or physical or mental disability. For purposes of this Section, a public meeting is a meeting which is advertised as being open to the general public.
Added by Acts 1976, No. 700, §1; Acts 1987, No. 277, §1; Acts 2025, No. 100, §3.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 49:145
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 49:145 cover?
Section RS 49:145 ("Use of public buildings; discrimination") 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 49:145?
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