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As with every year, there are a number of laws in Louisiana that will go into effect on New Year's Day.

Most people are unaware that, if you fall behind too much or don't pay your Louisiana state income taxes, your driver's license can be suspended or even revoked.

Heading to Florida? A new law is being enforced as of July 1 which could put a damper on your party plans.

Changes in medical marijuana laws as of January 1st mean Louisiana patients can now get their medication in a smokeable form.

There is a big debate smoldering in the city of New Iberia.

The new laws taking effect were passed in the regular legislative session that ended in June.

Some new laws go into effect with the New Year.

Governor Edwards has signed a bill that offers a degree of protection for foodservice establishments in the wake of potential coronavirus lawsuits.

Legislation signed Friday adds water to the list of liquids that may not be sprayed in the direction of police officers.

Louisiana's country of origin law requires sellers of shrimp and crawfish to disclose the source of the products being sold.

Restaurants in Louisiana that serve shrimp and crawfish will soon have to tell you where those products came from before you order them.

Legislation that would raise the minimum age for Louisiana's exotic dancers to 21 has been overturned by the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Somebody must have asked if they could since we now have a law saying they can't.

More than 20 new or rewritten Louisiana laws take effect next week as January begins.

So now we are passing laws to protect those who choose to break the law we already passed. Makes perfect sense to me and a lot of dollars for Louisiana attorneys.

A handful of Louisiana laws take effect with the start of the new year.

Changes in Louisiana's marriage laws will make it harder for illegal aliens to marry into residency in our state.

New law will give hunters more protection while out in the woods during the bow season.

Governor Jindal signs revenge porn legislation into law.

What's okay to do on Thursday might not be okay to do on Friday. That's because the calendar will flip over to a brand new year and that means new laws going into effect across Louisiana.