The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Archana D. Cadge.
DIGEST
SB 339 Original 2024 Regular Session Harris
Present law provides the penalties for obstructing a highway of commerce including a railway,
railroad, navigable waterway, road, highway, thoroughfare, or runway of an airport.
Proposed law retains present law and clarifies that railways include streetcar railways.
Present law provides a monetary penalty for simple obstruction of a highway of commerce including
a fine of $200 or less.
Proposed law retains present law and creates a fine of $2,500 for simple obstruction before or after
a public event.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Amends R.S. 14:96(A) and 97(A); adds R.S. 14:97(C))