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