Louisiana § RS 4:72 - Safety zone
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 4:72 — Safety zone, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 4:72. Safety zone
A. At each event, there shall be an area around the ring or cage extending no less than eight feet as measured from the ring, cage, or from the catwalk which shall be partitioned at that distance of eight feet using ropes, fencing, police barriers, bicycle barriers, or other emplacements from the public seating and that area shall be referred to as the "safety zone".
B. All of the following shall apply to the safety zone:
(1) No one may enter the safety zone unless authorized by the commission.
(2) All seating inside of the safety zone shall be authorized only by the commission in attendance.
(3) Anyone entering the safety zone without the authority of the commission may be ejected from the event.
Acts 1974, No. 553, §1; Acts 2007, No. 90, §1; Acts 2025, No. 290, §1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 4:72
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 4:72 cover?
Section RS 4:72 ("Safety zone") 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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