Purchase and public possession of alcoholic beverages; exceptions; penalties.
New Orleans City Code § 54-418
in effectSec. 54-418. - Purchase and public possession of alcoholic beverages; exceptions; penalties.
(a) It is unlawful for any person under 21 years of age to purchase or have public possession of any alcoholic beverage.
(b) (1)
Whoever violates the provisions of this section shall be fined not more than $100.00 or imprisoned for not more than six months, or both.
(2) Any person apprehended while violating the provisions of this section shall be issued a citation by the apprehending law enforcement officer, which shall be paid in the same manner as provided for the offenders of local traffic violations.
(M.C.S., Ord. No. 18,491, § 2, 11-6-97)
Source: City of New Orleans, Code of Ordinances and Home Rule Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/la/new_orleans/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICO_CH54CRCO_ARTVIOFAFPUGE_DIV4OFAGGEPEOR_S54-418PUPUPOALBEEXPEFetched: 10/28/2026