2018 Louisiana Laws
Revised Statutes
TITLE 40 - Public Health and Safety
RS 40:1749 - Access to restrooms
PART VI. RESTROOMS IN PUBLIC FACILITIES
§1749. Access to restrooms
A. The provisions of this Section shall apply to those buildings or structures commonly referred to as shopping malls. As used in this Section, the term "shopping mall" means any building or structure which contains multiple units which are used or intended for use for the sale at retail of goods or services and which units are connected by common areas other than streets, sidewalks, or parking areas.
B. Each shopping mall for which construction begins on or after September 12, 1980, shall comply with the requirements hereinafter set forth.
If the shopping mall has an enclosed area of fifty thousand square feet or more, the shopping mall shall contain adequate restroom facilities located in the common areas of the mall for use by the general public. The facilities shall be clearly and conspicuously marked and designated for public use. Any directory located within the mall shall contain directions to the public facilities. Adequate signs directing the public to the location of the facilities shall be posted throughout the mall.
C. All shopping malls in existence on the effective date of this law, and those thereafter constructed, shall clearly and adequately designate and mark public restroom facilities.
Added by Acts 1980, No. 390, §1.
