House Bill No. by Representative Lacombe seeks to amend the penalties for violations of parish ordinances in Louisiana. Specifically, the bill increases the maximum fine for such violations from $500 to $1,500 while retaining the existing provision for imprisonment of up to 30 days in parish jail. Additionally, the bill allows for a maximum of 100 hours of community service to be imposed as a penalty, either in addition to or in lieu of the other penalties.

The proposed changes are encapsulated in the amendment to R.S. 33:1243(A)(1), where the previous fine amount is deleted and replaced with the new maximum fine. The bill aims to enhance the enforcement of parish ordinances by imposing stricter financial penalties for violations, thereby potentially increasing compliance among residents.

Statutes affected:
HB664 Original: 33:1243(A)(1)