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House lawmakers have passed a bill to make animal cruelty a federal felony.

Louisiana's new child safety seat law goes into affect next week. Here's everything you need to know.

The new law basically says that police officers aren't knowledgeable enough to determine if the green is pot or not.

Yea, I'll take a large cheese pizza with two bottled Coronas and a shot of Fireball, please.

Nobody ever said Louisiana wasn't unique.

CBD oil is sold over the counter without a prescription to treat a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, joint pain, swelling, and more in states where it is legal.

Finally, a state ranking where we're actually close to the top!

It seems like every Lafayette corner is occupied by a flock of Bird and Lime Scooters, and now a new law regulating the new rides may be on the way.

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 a few new laws on the books starting today...ok, maybe more than a few!

Before you go out and buy more artillery than is needed to defend a small country, you should know the local laws.

Only six states currently outlaw the practice of killing and eating dogs and cats for food.

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.

Driving around Louisiana, and other places I've noticed that a LOT of people need refreshers in how to act on the road.

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.

We are guessing that you didn't know these things are actually illegal in the state of Louisiana.

Cancer is a significant health threat to Louisiana residents. How does our state rank when it comes to providing legislative support in battling the disease?

You say you're a law abiding citizen. Chances are you are telling the truth as you believe it to be and not as it actually is.

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!

After reading some of the laws on the books in the State of Louisiana, I am convinced the "weak and the stupid" may have been who we elected to put these laws on the books.