1890 La. Acts 39
Abstract
Ch. 46: Prohibiting the transfer of any pistol, dirk, Bowie knife, or "any other dangerous weapon, which may be carried concealed on a person to any person under the age of 21.
Summary
This law prohibited selling, leasing, or giving pistols, dirks, Bowie knives, or other concealable dangerous weapons to anyone under 21 years old. Violators committed a misdemeanor punishable by a $25–$100 fine or up to 20 days in jail if the fine was not paid.
Law Text
SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Louisiana, That, hereafter, it shall be unlawful, for any person to sell, or lease or give through himself or any other person, any pistol, dirk, bowie-knife or any other dangerous weapon, which may be carried concealed to any person under the age of twenty-one years. SECTION 2. Be it further enacted, etc., That any person violating the provisions of this act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof, shall pay a fine of not less than twenty-five dollars nor more than one hundred dollars, and in default of the payment of said fine, by imprisonment not exceeding twenty days. SEC. 3. Be it further enacted, etc., That all laws or parts of laws in conflict with this act be and the same are hereby repealed, and that this act take effect from and after its passage.
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Categories
TRANSFER - MINORS