Age verification for websites distributing material harmful to minors (civil liability and Attorney General enforcement)

LA Adult Website Age Verification
active

Requires commercial pornography websites to use reasonable age verification, such as Louisiana's digitized ID (LA Wallet) or a commercial system using government ID or transactional data, before granting access. Neither the site nor its verification vendor may retain the user's identifying information after access is granted. The 2022 law created a private damages remedy; a 2023 law added Attorney General enforcement with daily civil penalties.

Jurisdiction

Louisiana

Jurisdiction Type

state

Country

United States

Effective Date

1/1/2023

Enforcing Authority

Private plaintiffs (R.S. 9:2800.29); Louisiana Attorney General (R.S. 51:2121)

Fines Under This Regulation

0

Total Fine Amount (USD)

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