Louisiana's Strangest Laws Still on the Books

LOUISIANA - There are some pretty strange laws in Louisiana, and the crazy thing is, these laws exist for good reasons.

When it comes to downright bizarre rules, Louisiana might be in a league of its own.

From unusual restrictions to head-scratching regulations, the Pelican State’s legal history is filled with laws that will leave you wondering, “Wait… that’s actually illegal?”

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Strange Laws In Louisiana

Some of these strange laws may be outdated. Others may rarely be enforced. But all of them are very real, and very Louisiana.

Louisiana’s legal system is different from most other states. Instead of being based purely on common law, it’s heavily influenced by the Napoleonic Code.

That unique legal foundation, combined with the state’s colorful culture and history, has led to some truly unusual laws being written, and in some cases, never removed.

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