Senate Bill No. 510, introduced by Senator Morris, amends existing laws regarding acts prohibited on licensed premises that sell alcoholic beverages. The bill specifically targets the enticement of minors, prohibiting any person holding a retail dealer's permit, as well as their agents and employees, from intentionally enticing, aiding, or permitting individuals under the age of eighteen to visit or loiter in places where alcoholic beverages or beer are sold. The bill also expands this prohibition to include locations where consumable hemp products, as defined in R.S. 3:1481, are the principal commodities sold, handled, or given away.

The proposed changes retain the existing provisions that allow for the presence of minors during functions sponsored by tax-exempt religious or charitable organizations, provided that no alcoholic beverages are sold or accessible during such events. The amendments will take effect on August 1, 2026, reinforcing the commitment to protect minors from exposure to alcohol and hemp products in licensed establishments.

Statutes affected:
SB510 Original: 26:90(A)(3), 26:286(A)(3)