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There is no specific prohibition under state law in regard to the purchase of alcohol. In fact, the Attorney General has opined that it is not what is eaten or drunk, but the reasonableness of the expenditure under the circumstances that is the important question. See, AG Op. No. 02-0125 and AG Op. No. 06-0266. The purchase of a single glass of wine at a recruitment dinner may be reasonable under the circumstances, but this is a fact-specific determination. However, the District, by policy, may restrict the purchase of all alcohol and may continue its policy to require reps to use private funds to purchase and not be reimbursed for alcohol at these recruitment dinners.
Louisiana Legislative Auditor website: 05/27/2025 11:58:44 AM
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