Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 21, § 61. Notice required for use of camera in short-term rental structures

(1) “Camera” means a camcorder, motion picture camera, photographic camera of any type, or other equipment that is concealed or disguised to secretly or surreptitiously videotape, film, photograph, record, or view a person by electronic means.

(2) “Common area” means all areas of the short-term rental structure, excluding any bedrooms or bathrooms.

(3) “Short-term rental structure” means a building which may have previously been used as a one- or two-family dwelling but is rented from the owner of the structure by an unknown number of persons for a period of time not to exceed twenty-nine days.

B. (1) Except as provided in Paragraph (2) of this Subsection, an owner or lessor of a short-term rental structure shall not install or use a camera on the premises of a short-term rental structure.

(2) The owner or lessor of a short-term rental structure may install or use a camera only in the common areas of the structure if he first conspicuously posts a sign on the premises of the short-term rental structure with the following statement:

(1) Actual damages.

(2) A reasonable attorney fee and other litigation cost reasonably incurred.

(3) Punitive damages.