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No, civil unions are banned and not legally recognized in Louisiana.
Constitutional AmendmentLouisiana Constitutional Amendment 1 (2004) was passed on September 18, 2004 with 78% of the vote stating that marriages were only between a man and a woman and that other unions are prohibited from being legally recognized or having the same rights as marriages. StatuteArticle 89 of the Louisiana Civil Code forbids marriage between members of the same sex. Article 96 denies purported same-sex marriages to the same legal civil rights. Article 3520 says same-sex marriage is against Louisiana's public policy.
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How much influence Louisiana have from France?
Quite a lot. Take for example their legal system, the Louisiana Civil Code originally was almost directly taken from the French Civil Code for many years. French Culture also contributed to the fact that Louisiana is predominantly Catholic as opposed to Protestant. Additionally there are many phrases in Louisiana taken from French.
Is cockfighting legal in Louisiana?
not legal
Is at home childbirth legal in Louisiana?
Yes the child birth at home is legal in Louisiana.
If you are married to a U.S. citizen from Louisiana is the marriage legal in Louisiana or will you have to get married again when you arrive there?
Yes it is legal
Was The Louisiana Purchase legal in France?
no
Are same-sex civil unions legal in American Samoa?
No. Civil unions are not legal in American Samoa.
Are same-sex civil unions legal in Nebraska?
No. Civil unions are not legal nor recognized in the state of Nebraska.
Are same-sex civil unions legal in Tennessee?
No. Civil unions are not legal under the laws of the state of Tennessee.
Are civil unions legal?
In some places. Civil unions are legal in the states where they performed. They are also legal in other states that have legalized civil unions. Many places where same-sex marriage is legal will recognize a civil union as a legal marriage. Please see attached related question for a list of places where civil unions are legally performed.
Are same-sex civil unions legal in North Dakota?
No, civil unions and domestic partnership are not legally defined in North Dakota.
Are same-sex civil unions legal in the Northern Mariana Islands?
No. Civil unions are not legal in the Northern Mariana Islands.
Are same-sex civil unions legal in the US Virgin Islands?
No. Civil unions are not legal in the US Virgin Islands.
Are same-sex civil unions legal in Utah?
No, civil unions are banned and unrecognized in Utah.
Are same-sex civil unions legal in Massachusetts?
Yes. Same-sex marriage is legal in Massachusetts and out-of-state civil unions are recognized as legal marriages.
Are same-sex civil unions legal in Guam?
No. Civil unions are not legal in Guam, but same-sex marriage is legal in Guam effective June 9, 2015.
Are same-sex civil unions legal in Iowa?
No. Although civil unions are not legally defined in Iowa, same-sex marriages are legal in Iowa.
Are opposite-sex civil unions legal in West Virginia?
No. Civil unions are not recognized as marriages in West Virginia.
