Art. 8. Repeal of laws Laws are repealed, either entirely or partially, by other laws. A repeal may be express or implied. It is express when it is literally declared by a subsequent law. It is implied when the new law contains provisions that are contrary to, or irreconcilable with, those of the former law. The repeal of a repealing law does not revive the first law. Acts 1987, No. 124, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1988.