La. Rev. Stat. § 33:1236.2
Powers of the governing authorities of Calcasieu Parish and Ouachita Parish; litter ordinances
Louisiana · Louisiana Revised Statutes Title 33 — Municipalities and Parishes · Status: effective
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- La. Rev. Stat. § 33:1236.2, Powers of the governing authorities of Calcasieu Parish and Ouachita Parish; litter ordinances, Louisiana, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-04, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2715111
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A. The governing authorities of Calcasieu Parish and Ouachita Parish may enact ordinances and impose penalties for violation of ordinances related to the regulating and prohibiting of litter in their respective parishes. The penalty may consist of a fine of not more than five hundred dollars, or imprisonment of not more than thirty days, or a requirement to perform community service of not more than forty hours, or any combination of the penalties.
B. The governing authorities of Calcasieu Parish and Ouachita Parish may enact ordinances to establish a beautification fund into which all fines for violations of ordinances enacted under this Section shall be placed. The beautification fund shall be administered by the respective governing authorities. Funds so deposited may be used to encourage, organize, and coordinate volunteer local anti-litter campaigns, to pay expenses for litter cleanup, collection, and prevention, and to purchase and operate equipment in connection therewith.
C. The governing authority of Calcasieu Parish may establish a litter control section within the parish to enforce the provisions of this Section and all other litter violations as provided by law.