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If it was just an abortion center, there would be nothing to allow. But as long as they treat other maladies they can stay open as a treatment facility. But if they lie about it, and perform abortions against thye governor’s ruling, they face:

RS ;29 §724. Powers of the Governor

A. The governor is responsible for meeting the dangers to the state and people presented by emergencies or disasters, and in order to effectuate the provisions of this Chapter, the governor may issue executive orders, proclamations, and regulations and amend or rescind them. Executive orders, proclamations, and regulations so issued shall have the force and effect of law.

But because closing a medical facility is not in the works. However, violations of the restriction on gatherings and business operations “may result in revocation of licenses and/or citations for violating the executive order under La. R.S. 29:724(E), Disturbing the Peace, or other appropriate violations of law.”

And they better not lie. New Orleans residents can get into significant criminal trouble for lying to public officials, especially when those officials are investigating a crime. Even if a Louisianan did not actually have anything to do with the crime itself, he or she can still wind up in jail or paying fines simply for lying about it to a member of law enforcement. Filing a false police report carries with it significant penalties and can lead to a felony charge and up to five years in prison. If they are talking to the officer, they are contributory to the filling out of the report the officer is filing out.

It falls under RS 14:329 — Interfering with a law enforcement investigation.

C. Whoever violates the provisions of this Section shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars, imprisoned for not more than six months, or both.

So it won’t be murder. But it will get you some dime or time, or both.

rwood