LABOR: Enacts the Louisiana Behind the Counter Protection Act (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)

Summary

The law makes assault or battery against employees who work behind counters in stores or restaurants a crime with higher fines and longer jail time. It also obligates those businesses to post a large warning sign about the new penalties. The changes aim to protect workers who interact directly with customers.

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