Title 40, Public Health and Safety
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La. Rev. Stat. § 40:475 Enforcing rights of obligee of a housing authority
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§475. Enforcing rights of obligee of a housing authority An obligee of a housing authority, in addition to all other rights conferred on the obligee, subject only to any contractual restrictions binding upon the obligee, may: (1) By mandamus or other action or proceeding for lega…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:476 Power of housing authority to confer additional rights upon obligee
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§476. Power of housing authority to confer additional rights upon obligee A. A housing authority, by its resolution, trust indenture, mortgage, lease, or other contract, may in its discretion elect to confer upon any obligee holding or representing a specified amount in bonds or …
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:477 Investment in bonds and authorized for public funds, financial institutions, trusts and fiduciaries
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§477. Investment in bonds and authorized for public funds, financial institutions, trusts and fiduciaries The state and all public agencies therein, all banks, bankers, trust companies, savings banks, and institutions, investment companies, insurance companies, insurance associat…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:478 Issuance of debt instruments other than bonds
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§478. Issuance of debt instruments other than bonds A. In addition to borrowing authorized under R.S. 40:431 and the issuance of bonds under R.S. 40:470, a housing authority may also issue notes, debt certificates, certificates of participation, and other debt or equity instrumen…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:479 Taxability of bonds and other debt instruments
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§479. Taxability of bonds and other debt instruments All bonds, notes, certificates, and other instruments evidencing indebtedness of a housing authority or any subsidiary thereof or conveying an equity participation in any development of a local housing authority or any subsidia…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:48 Abortions (induced termination of pregnancy); birth and death
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§48. Abortions (induced termination of pregnancy); birth and death certificates A. Whenever an abortion procedure results in a live birth, a birth certificate shall be issued certifying the birth of said born human being even though said human being may thereafter die. For the pu…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:480 Essential governmental purpose
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§480. Essential governmental purpose All bonds, notes, certificates, and other instruments evidencing indebtedness or conveying equity participations issued by a local housing authority or any subsidiary thereof are deemed to be issued for an essential governmental purpose. Acts …
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:481 Issuance of debt instruments on behalf of others
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§481. Issuance of debt instruments on behalf of others A local housing authority may issue bonds, notes, certificates, or other instruments evidencing indebtedness on behalf of others to carry out any purpose authorized by this Chapter. Added by Acts 1950, No. 401, §23. Amended b…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:482 Limitations on housing authority powers; not-for-profit operation
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§482. Limitations on housing authority powers; not-for-profit operation The operation of housing developments and the other activities permitted to be undertaken by a local housing authority under this Chapter and all income, fees, or revenues derived or generated therefrom and b…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:483 Method of operation
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§483. Method of operation A local housing authority shall conduct its affairs in accordance with sound financial and business practices, taking into account the nature of its activities and intended purpose. Further, it shall operate its housing developments in a manner calculate…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:484 Use of income or surplus
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§484. Use of income or surplus All income, surplus, and payments received by a local housing authority, or to which such authority shall become entitled, shall be used for carrying out the purposes of this Chapter. Acts 1997, No. 1188, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:485 Application of policies
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§485. Application of policies A local housing authority shall not apply its policies, rules, procedures, criteria, requirements, and exclusions with respect to eligibility of applicants, granting assistance, or enforcing standards relating to occupancy or continuance of assistanc…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:486 Rights of action
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§486. Rights of action Nothing contained in this Chapter shall create, expressly or by implication, any right, claim, or cause of action in favor of anyone in connection with any failure of a housing authority to exercise any one or more of its discretionary powers. Acts 1997, No…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:487 Affiliates, applicability of certain laws
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§487. Affiliates, applicability of certain laws A. Affiliates of housing authorities shall not, by virtue of their affiliation with such local housing authorities, become subject to the laws of this state applicable to public agencies and their governing bodies, including but not…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:488 Recourse obligations and cross-collateralization
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§488. Recourse obligations and cross-collateralization No guaranty, other recourse obligation, mortgage, or security instrument, or other instrument (recourse instrument) given or entered into by a housing authority in connection with financing the acquisition, creation, moderniz…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:489 Financial prudence
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§489. Financial prudence Local housing authorities shall conduct their financial affairs in a prudent and sound manner. Acts 1997, No. 1188, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:49 Preparation and filing of death and spontaneous fetal death certificate (stillbirth)
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§49. Preparation and filing of death and spontaneous fetal death certificate (stillbirth) A. The funeral director or person acting as such shall prepare and file the certificate of death or spontaneous fetal death or stillbirth provided for in R.S. 40:47. B. In preparing a certif…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:490 Tax exemption
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§490. Tax exemption A. All evidences of indebtedness of an authority are issued for a public purpose, are public instrumentalities, and, together with the interest and income thereon, are exempt from taxes. An authority is exempt from the payment of any taxes or fees to the state…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:491 Repealed by Acts 1997, No
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§491. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1188, §2.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:492 Repealed by Acts 1997, No
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§492. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1188, §2.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:493 Repealed by Acts 1997, No
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§493. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1188, §2.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:494 Repealed by Acts 1997, No
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§494. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1188, §2.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:495 Repealed by Acts 1997, No
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§495. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1188, §2.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:496 Repealed by Acts 1997, No
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§496. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1188, §2.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:497 Repealed by Acts 1997, No
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§497. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1188, §2.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:498 Repealed by Acts 1997, No
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§498. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1188, §2.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:499 Repealed by Acts 1997, No
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§499. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1188, §2.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:5 General powers and jurisdiction
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§5. General powers and jurisdiction A. The state health officer and the office of public health of the Louisiana Department of Health shall have exclusive jurisdiction, control, and authority: (1) To isolate or quarantine for the care and control of communicable disease within th…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:5.1 Sanitation; inspection of railroad property
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§5.1. Sanitation; inspection of railroad property The secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health or his designee shall have the authority to go upon railroad property and inspect the premises for sanitary conditions and enforce the rules and regulations pertaining to sanitat…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:5.10 Oyster Sanitation Dedicated Fund Account
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§5.10. Oyster Sanitation Dedicated Fund Account A. There is hereby established a special statutorily dedicated fund account in the state treasury to be known as the Oyster Sanitation Dedicated Fund Account, hereinafter referred to as the "account". The account shall consist of mo…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:5.10.1 Imported Seafood Safety Fund
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§5.10.1. Imported Seafood Safety Fund A. There is hereby created in the state treasury a special fund designated as the Imported Seafood Safety Fund, referred to hereafter in this Section as the "fund". After allocation of money to the Bond Security and Redemption Fund as provide…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:5.11 Water fluoridation program
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§5.11. Water fluoridation program A. The secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health shall establish in the office of public health a fluoridation program for the purpose of protecting the dental health of the citizens of this state, and especially children, through the preve…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:5.12 Cancer investigation and intervention
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§5.12. Cancer investigation and intervention A. Cancer control is hereby declared to be an urgent public health priority of this state. B. The state health officer and the office of public health of the Louisiana Department of Health are hereby authorized to operate a program of …
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:5.13 Rules for administration of medical activities under Emergency Use Authorization
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§5.13. Rules for administration of medical activities under Emergency Use Authorization A. The purpose of this Section is to ensure the safe, effective, and uniform administration of medical activities under Emergency Use Authorization by all members of the healthcare community i…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:5.2 Limitations
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§5.2. Limitations Nothing in this Part shall be construed to authorize the state health officer or the Louisiana Department of Health to impose on any person any mode of treatment inconsistent with1 creed or tenets of any religious denomination of which he is an adherent, provide…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:5.3 Molluscan shellfish sanitation requirements; opening and closing of molluscan
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§5.3. Molluscan shellfish sanitation requirements; opening and closing of molluscan shellfish growing areas; adoption of guidelines to regulate molluscan shellfish industry; authority to collect samples for bacteriological analysis; testing of oysters; Calcasieu Lake A. The legis…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:5.3.1 Repealed by Acts 2011, No
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§5.3.1. Repealed by Acts 2011, No. 1, §2, eff. on May 20, 2011.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:5.4 Testing of private water wells
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§5.4. Testing of private water wells Upon the request of the owner of any private water well, the state health officer or his representative is authorized to test the purity of the water produced by such well and shall report the results of such testing to the owner. Added by Act…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:5.5 Sanitary inspections of certain food service establishments; food safety certificates
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§5.5. Sanitary inspections of certain food service establishments; food safety certificates A. The Louisiana Department of Health shall charge only one sanitary inspection fee for the first two permits issued in accordance with the sanitary code for businesses that possess a vali…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:5.5.1 Food service establishments; self-service buffets
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§5.5.1. Food service establishments; self-service buffets A. All food services establishments shall provide a sign posted at the location of the self-service buffet which encourages individuals to wash their hands prior to serving themselves. B. Any violation of this Section shal…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:5.5.2 Seafood safety
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§5.5.2. Seafood safety A. The legislature finds that serious risks to public health may be posed by radiation, antibiotics, such as chloramphenicol and fluoroquinolones, chemicals, malachite green, copper salts, and other residues found in seafood that originates from outside of …
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:5.5.3 Seafood Safety Task Force; creation; purpose
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§5.5.3. Seafood Safety Task Force; creation; purpose A. Within the Department of Agriculture and Forestry there is hereby created the Seafood Safety Task Force, hereafter referred to as "task force". The task force shall serve as the state panel of experts focused on ensuring the…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:5.5.4 Imported crawfish and shrimp; notice to patrons of food service establishments
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§5.5.4. Imported crawfish and shrimp; notice to patrons of food service establishments required A. Any food service establishment that uses a menu as a standard business practice and sells or provides cooked or prepared crawfish or shrimp that originate outside of the United Stat…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:5.6 Safe drinking water; inspections and tests; cost
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§5.6. Safe drinking water; inspections and tests; cost A. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the office of public health of the Louisiana Department of Health shall perform all inspections, tests, or procedures on public water supplies as may be authorize…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:5.6.1 Safe drinking water; pilot program for water testing at schools; reporting;
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§5.6.1. Safe drinking water; pilot program for water testing at schools; reporting; termination A. The Louisiana Department of Health, referred to hereafter in this Section as the "department", shall establish a pilot program for drinking water testing at elementary schools which…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:5.7 Sanitary inspections of individual, privately owned water wells; fees
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§5.7. Sanitary inspections of individual, privately owned water wells; fees The office of public health of the Louisiana Department of Health is authorized to establish a fee of seventy-five dollars for the collection and analysis of bacteriological water samples from individual,…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:5.8 Definitions
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§5.8. Definitions The following terms as used in this Chapter relative to public water systems shall have the following meanings: (1) "Community water system" means a public water system that serves year-round residents within a residential setting. Examples of "community water s…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:5.9 Enforcement of drinking water regulations; administrative compliance orders; civil
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§5.9. Enforcement of drinking water regulations; administrative compliance orders; civil actions; receiverships A.(1) The state health officer may issue orders to such persons as he deems necessary to aid in the enforcement of the provisions of this Chapter relative to public wat…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:5.9.1 Community water system accountability process; creation of letter grade schedule;
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§5.9.1. Community water system accountability process; creation of letter grade schedule; penalties for failing systems A. This Section shall be known and may be cited as "The Community Drinking Water Infrastructure Sustainability Act" which has been enacted by the legislature to…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:5.9.2 Community water system accountability; federal funds
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§5.9.2. Community water system accountability; federal funds A community water system or local governing authority operating a community water system receiving federal funds, including stimulus or relief payments or grants, for the upgrade, repair, or otherwise replacement of the…