Public Conduct in Caddo Parish, LA (2026)
3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Caddo Parish, Louisiana.
Verified from official government sources
Aggressive Panhandling
Caddo Parish bans solicitation that accosts a person or forces company on them, plus begging from drivers in traffic, within 15 feet of a bus stop, taxi stand, or building entrance, or from people waiting in line. Section 32-58 defines accosting as conduct that would make a reasonable person fear imminent harm.
Caddo Parish Aggressive Panhandling Ban
Some RestrictionsCaddo Parish Code of Ordinances § 32-58
It shall be unlawful for any person to solicit money or other things of value:(1)On private property if the owner, tenant or lawful occupant has asked the person not to solicit on the property, or has posted a sign clearly indicating that solicitations are not welcome on the property;(2)In any public transportation vehicle, or within 15 feet of any bus stop or taxistand;(3)From any operator of ...
Outdoor Smoking Restrictions
Caddo Parish bans smoking or possessing a lit tobacco product inside any parish-owned or leased building, and, in the unincorporated area, inside any business, building or public facility clearly marked by its owner as a 'no smoking' area. Code of Ordinances § 32-51 caps the fine for violating either rule at $25.00.
Caddo Parish No-Smoking Area Rules
Light RestrictionsCaddo Parish Code of Ordinances § 32-51
It shall be unlawful for any person to smoke or possess any lighted tobacco product in any building or structure owned by or leased to the parish. (b) It shall be unlawful in the unincorporated portion of the parish to smoke or possess any lighted tobacco product in any portion of a business establishment, building or other public facility which is designated and clearly marked by the owner or ...
Public Alcohol Use
It is unlawful in Caddo Parish to drink alcoholic beverages inside any public building controlled by the parish government or on parish-owned or leased recreational property, under Code of Ordinances § 32-21. Similar bans cover the parish courthouse grounds and other parish buildings, each carrying misdemeanor penalties for violators caught drinking or found intoxicated there.
Caddo Parish Public Alcohol Consumption Ban
Significant RestrictionsCaddo Parish Code of Ordinances § 32-21
It shall be unlawful for any person to drink any alcoholic beverages in any of the public buildings used by and under the control of the parish government or on any property belonging to or leased by the parish government for recreational purposes.
Public Conduct by City in Caddo Parish
1 cities in Caddo Parish have their own public conduct rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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