There are now new laws in place for bars in Maurice designed to make things safer and reduce fights, stop underage drinking and stop people from getting hit by cars. However, some bar owners say these laws won't work.
The highlight of many of those at-home celebrations will be the setting off of fireworks. But before you go out and buy more artillery than is needed to defend a small country, you should know the local laws.
Louisiana has thousands of laws on the books. Some are unique (we have a law stating the punishment for stealing crawfish), some are necessary (seat belt and safety laws), some are just plain strange (stealing a "moveable" even though it's classified as an "immovable"). There's also some that you wouldn't think are real, but they are...and you may have broken them!
The Louisiana House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill that would add law enforcement, firefighters, and EMS to the list of those protected against hate crimes.