LA · constitutions
La. Const. art. VI, § 9
Limitations of Local Governmental Subdivisions
(A) Limitations. No local governmental subdivision shall (1) define and provide for the punishment of a felony; or (2) except as provided by law, enact an ordinance governing private or civil relationships.
(B) Police Power Not Abridged. Notwithstanding any provision of this Article, the police power of the state shall never be abridged.
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- 2026-09-25
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