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Local Policy
New Orleans, Louisiana

Restricting weed overgrowth and hazardous material storage

New Orleans, La., Code of the City of New Orleans, La., ch. 66, art. V, div. 3 (2025).

Last Visited 3/31/26
Policy Summary

This law requires that weeds be maintained at a certain level and prohibits the storage of hazardous materials. It also establishes a penalty of up to $500 for those who don’t abide and an enforcement scheme.

State Louisiana
Jurisdiction Name New Orleans
Jurisdiction Type city
Population Size 200k-800k
Food System Topics
  • Urban Agriculture
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