Dumping litter or trash on public places or on property you don't own is prohibited in Jefferson Parish (Chapter 16, § 16-9) and under Louisiana's littering statute, RS 30:2531. Simple littering carries a $150 fine or community service; gross and commercial dumping carry far higher penalties.
Jefferson Parish Code § 16-9 bars dropping or depositing litter in public streets and places. Statewide, Louisiana RS 30:2531 makes it unlawful to dispose of, or create a condition likely to result in disposal of, litter upon any public place, private property not your own, rural property, or state waters. Simple littering brings a $150 fine or eight hours of litter-abatement community service on a first violation. Gross littering (RS 30:2531.1) escalates to a $900 fine plus community service and possible jail; commercial or industrial dumping (RS 30:2531.3) triggers separate civil penalties. Report dumping to Jefferson Parish Code Compliance.
Simple littering: $150 or 8 hours community service (RS 30:2531). Gross littering: $900+ and possible jail (RS 30:2531.1).
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