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Parade Season Compliance: Key Tips for 2025

As the parade season kicks in the coming weeks, expect heightened compliance measures from regulatory authorities, particularly those involved in public safety.

Fire Marshal Compliance
The Fire Marshal will be on the lookout to ensure premise capacities are adhered to. Deputy marshals will be present in the field to assist with enforcement.

Louisiana Alcohol Tobacco Control (ATC)
ATC agents will conduct compliance checks to verify permits and monitor alcohol and tobacco product sales, particularly to minors. To avoid citations or more severe repercussions, review the following reminders for alcohol-permitted establishments, especially along parade routes:

• Develop and Educate Staff on Age Verification: Ensure your team is trained to verify guest ages and check proper identification.
• Maintain Adequate Security: Have sufficient security personnel in place, especially during peak parade hours.
• Plan to Prevent Minor Alcohol Sales: Make certain that minors are not served alcohol or tobacco products.
• Obtain Special Event Permits: Ensure any events or sales of alcohol outside your licensed premises (e.g., in parking lots) are properly permitted.
• Source Inventory from Licensed Dealers: All alcohol and tobacco inventory must be purchased from licensed wholesale dealers.
• Check Permits: Confirm that all state and local permits, if required, are current and clearly displayed.
• Expect ATC Visits: Remember that ATC agents may visit your permitted location at any time, and a K-9 unit may accompany them during inspections.

Is Your Private Contract Security Company Licensed?
Louisiana requires that private security companies be licensed and that security officers are registered. The Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners has provided a letter outlining license and registration requirements, along with a sample security officer's license. LSBPSE Compliance Info Here.