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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A. It is unlawful for any person under the age of twenty-one years to present or offer to any person having a license or permit to sell alcoholic beverages, under Title 26 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, or to his agent or employee any written, printed, or photostatic evidence of age and identity which is false, fraudulent, or not actually his own for the purpose of obtaining or purchasing alcoholic beverages or attempting to enter the licensed premises.
B. Whoever violates the provisions of this Section shall be punishable by one or more of the following:
(1) A fine of not more than two hundred dollars.
(2) An appropriate amount of community service not to exceed thirty hours.
(3) Suspension of the violator's driver's license for ninety days.
C. As used in this Section, “licensed premises” means an establishment licensed under Title 26 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 where the sale of alcoholic beverages constitutes its main business.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 14, § 333. Misrepresentation of age to obtain alcoholic beverages or gain entry to licensed premises prohibited; penalties - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/la/revised-statutes/la-rev-stat-tit-14-sect-333/
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