![Edwards Agrees To Ban Sex Offenders From Door-To-Door Sales](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/06/door-to-door-salesman-thesixthward.blogspot.com_.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Edwards Agrees To Ban Sex Offenders From Door-To-Door Sales
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Convicted sex offenders in Louisiana won't be able to work in door-to-door sales.
Gov. John Bel Edwards' office announced this week that the governor has signed a bill enacting the prohibition. It will take effect Aug. 1.
Already in Louisiana, registered sex offenders can't drive a bus or taxi or work in an industry that requires going into someone's home to provide a service. The bill by Republican Sen. Gerald Long, of Winnfield, bans registered sex offenders from soliciting door to door for any kind of business.
Violators of the measure will face prison sentences from five to 10 years, with three years required to be served, and could be fined up to $10,000.
Copyright 2016 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
More From News Talk 96.5 KPEL
![Proposed Louisiana Law Adds Fuel to a First Amendment Fire](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/04/attachment-FEATURED-IMAGE-7.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Louisiana Bill to Repeal Atchafalaya Basin Bridge Camera Law Passes Committee](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2022/08/attachment-Atchafalaya-Basin-Bridge-Wikipedia-Commons.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Louisiana Legislators Aren’t Joking About Banning Laughing Gas Sales](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/03/attachment-Untitled-design-6.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![UPDATE: Carencro Man Wanted for Carjacking, Attempted Murder Caught](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/03/attachment-Vehicle-front.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Louisiana Could Join Texas in Getting Rid of Vehicle Inspection Stickers](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2019/06/inspection-stickers.jpeg?w=980&q=75)
![12 Places in Louisiana You Still Cannot Legally to Carry a Concealed Firearm](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/02/attachment-Untitled-design-31.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![A Dozen Tough-on-Crime Laws Endorsed by Governor Jeff Landry Get the Nod from Louisiana Legislature](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/02/attachment-Untitled-design-141.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Senator Stumping to Stop the Clock on Daylight Saving Time](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/11/GettyImages-502793454.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Louisiana Blue Cross Blue Shield Gives Up on Controversial Sale (For Now)](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2023/11/attachment-New-Information1.jpg?w=980&q=75)