Six new Louisiana laws meant to tackle insurance costs are now in effect

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Roofing inspections now required as part of building permits

Public adjusters banned from offering roofing or repair services

Louisiana bans handheld phone use while driving

New roof registry and claim transparency rules introduced

Six new Louisiana laws went into effect on Friday that are a part of the state’s push to lower the cost of insurance. The laws make significant changes across the state’s construction, insurance, contractor regulation, and traffic enforcement policies.

Under Act 239 , parishes and municipalities that issue building permits are now required to inspect roofing work as part of the permitting process.

Local governments must enforce Chapter 15 of the International Building Code for commercial buildings and Chapters 8 and 9 of the Inter