It is illegal to steal a “movable” even if it classified as an “immovable”.

RS 14:68

Unauthorized use of a movable

A. Unauthorized use of a movable is the intentional taking or use of a movable which belongs to another, either without the other’s consent, or by means of fraudulent conduct, practices, or representations, but without any intention to deprive the other of the movable permanently. The fact that the movable so taken or used may be classified as an immovable, according to the law pertaining to civil matters, is immaterial.

B. Whoever commits the crime of unauthorized use of a movable having a value of one thousand dollars or less shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars, or imprisoned for not more than six months, or both. Whoever commits the crime of unauthorized use of a movable having a value in excess of one thousand dollars shall be fined not more than five thousand dollars, or imprisoned with or without hard labor for not more than five years, or both.

Amended by Acts 1980, No. 692,§ 1; Acts 1980, No. 708,§ 1; Acts 1981, No. 293,§ 1; Acts 1993, No. 419,§ 1.

New Orleans

You cannot plant trees on public highways

Sec. 106-217. Planting of trees, etc., in public places by private persons. No shade or ornamental tree or shrub shall be planted in any of the public highways, sidewalks, streets, neutral grounds or public places of the city by any person without the written permission of the parkway and park commission and any tree, plant…

Louisiana

It is illegal to shoot lasers at police officers.

RS 14:37.3 Unlawful use of a laser on a police officer A. Unlawful use of a laser on a police officer is the intentional projection of a laser on or at a police officer without consent of the officer when the offender has reasonable grounds to believe the officer is a police officer acting in…

New Orleans

“Mardi Gras Beads” may not be thrown from a third story window.

Sec. 54-413. Throwing prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person to throw, cast, or propel any substance from any aperture, window, door, staircase, balcony, or roof that is eight or more feet above street level onto any public place, way, street, sidewalk, neutral ground or highway within the city. (Code 1956, § 42-80.1)

Wichita

One must get a permit from the city if they wish to take dirt from the airport.

Louisiana

Persons could land in jail for up to ten years for stealing an alligator.

RS 14:67.13 § 67.13. Theft of an alligator A. Theft of an alligator is the misappropriation or taking of an alligator, an alligator’s skin, or a part of an alligator, whether dead or alive, belonging to another, either without the consent of the other to the misappropriation or taking, or by means of fraudulent conduct,…

Louisiana

“Fake” wrestling matches are prohibited.

RS 4:75 § 75. Sham or fake contests or exhibitions Whoever conducts or is a party to any sham or fake boxing contest or wrestling exhibition shall forfeit his license and shall not thereafter be entitled to receive any license pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. Acts 1974, No. 553, § 1.

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