I ran into this problem about two years ago at the War Vets home in Jackson
I emailed the Administrator and this was his reply.
Louisiana Law = R.S. 14:402.1 reads the following outlined information below . . .
I hope this helps to clarify information for you. This is underscored by concerns of potential spousal abuse for employees as well as concerns lately of the groups that are picketing and demonstrating at Veteran funerals. This was signed into law and clarified in 2006 and is a required posting as we are a State of Louisiana facility.
Thank you for your interest.
Sincerely,
Jon Salter, NFA
Louisiana War Veterans Home
4739 Highway 10
Jackson, LA 70748
Phone: (225) 634-5265, ext. #256
Fax: (225) 634-4057
Email: jsalter@lwvh.com
2006 Louisiana Code - RS 14:402.1 — Taking of contraband to state-owned hospitals unlawful; penalty
§402.1. Taking of contraband to state-owned hospitals unlawful; penalty
A. It shall be unlawful for any person to introduce or attempt to introduce into or upon the grounds or buildings of any state-owned and administered hospital or related facility, except through regular channels as authorized by the administrator of the hospital, any of the following articles which are hereby declared contraband for the purposes of this Part, namely: Any intoxicating beverage or beverage which causes or may cause an intoxicating effect; any narcotic or hypnotic or exciting drug of whatever kind or nature including nasal inhalators of any variety, sleeping pills or barbiturates of any variety that create or may create a hypnotic effect if taken internally; and any firearm or other instrumentality customarily considered a dangerous weapon.
B. Whoever violates any provision of this Section shall upon conviction be imprisoned with or without hard labor for not more than three years.
Added by Acts 1962, No. 383, §1; Acts 2001, No. 403, §1, eff. June 15, 2001.
