Constitution · Louisiana

La. Const. art. VI, § 9

Constitution
Constitution of Louisiana
Text as of
October 2026

What does this section say?

(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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