Title 40, Public Health and Safety

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La. Rev. Stat. § 40:544 Dissolution of regional and consolidated housing authorities
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§544. Dissolution of regional and consolidated housing authorities A regional or consolidated housing authority desiring to dissolve may do so in the same manner as provided in R.S. 40:542, provided that consent of all participating municipalities and parishes shall be required a…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:545 Private rights of action; third party beneficiary rights
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§545. Private rights of action; third party beneficiary rights Except with respect to enforcing any right to indemnification under R.S. 40:516 or any right of an obligee under R.S. 40:475 and 476, and notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, this Chapter shall …
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:546 Meetings of commissioners
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§546. Meetings of commissioners Nothing contained in this Part prevents meetings of the commissioners of a housing authority anywhere within the perimeter boundaries of the area of operation of the authority or within any additional area where the housing authority is authorized …
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:547 Validating provisions
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§547. Validating provisions A. The creation and establishment of housing authorities pursuant to, or purporting to be pursuant to, this Chapter, together with all proceedings, acts and things undertaken, performed, or done with reference thereto, are hereby validated, ratified, c…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:548 Filing false reports on income; penalty
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§548. Filing false reports on income; penalty Whoever files a false report of his income with any housing authority, with knowledge of its falsity, shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars, or shall be imprisoned for not more than six months, or both. Acts 1997, No. 1188…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:549 Legal construction
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§549. Legal construction This Chapter shall be construed liberally to effect the charitable and public purposes thereof. Acts 1997, No. 1188, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:55 Marriage certificate; compulsory registration of marriages
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§55. Marriage certificate; compulsory registration of marriages The marriage certificate is the record prepared for every marriage on a form approved by the state registrar. It shall contain the information prescribed. On the face of the certificate shall appear the certification…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:550 Partial invalidity; severability
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§550. Partial invalidity; severability If any provision of this Chapter or the application thereof to particular circumstances is held unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, the remainder of the Chapter or the application of that provision to other circumstances shall not be affe…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:56 Repealed by Acts 1987, No
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§56. Repealed by Acts 1987, No. 886, §4, eff. Jan. 1, 1988.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:561 Definitions
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§561. Definitions As used in this Subpart, the following terms shall apply unless the context clearly states otherwise: (1) "Applicant" means a person applying for benefits under a public housing assistance program covered by HUD and with respect to whom wage record and unemploym…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:562 Housing authorities' ability to obtain information
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§562. Housing authorities' ability to obtain information Notwithstanding any provisions of law to the contrary, particularly the provisions of R.S. 23:1660(C), any housing authority in the state and Louisiana Works may enter into a cooperative agreement for the ongoing disclosure…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:563 Procedures
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§563. Procedures A. Each participating housing authority shall establish conditions, safeguards, and procedures for the ongoing disclosure of any information received under the authority of this Subpart. These procedures shall be in writing and shall be available, upon request, t…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:564 Violations
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§564. Violations A. Any person who knowingly and willfully requests or obtains any wage record or unemployment compensation information under false pretense, or who knowingly and willfully discloses any such information in any manner to any individual not entitled under law to re…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:565 Repealed by Acts 1954, No
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§565. Repealed by Acts 1954, No. 710, §1
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:566 Repealed by Acts 1997, No
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§566. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1188, §2.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:567 Repealed by Acts 1997, No
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§567. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1188, §2.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:568 Repealed by Acts 1997, No
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§568. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1188, §2.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:569 Repealed by Acts 1997, No
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§569. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1188, §2.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:57 Divorce certificate; registration of divorces and annulments
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§57. Divorce certificate; registration of divorces and annulments For every divorce and every annulment of marriage decreed by any court, the clerk of the court shall prepare, within ten days after the decree becomes final, from the court records, a certificate of the decree on f…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:570 Title
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§570. Title This Part may be referred to as the "Housing Cooperation Law". Acts 1997, No. 1188, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:571 Finding and declaration of necessity
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§571. Finding and declaration of necessity It has been found and declared in the Housing Authorities Law that there generally exist in urban and rural sections throughout the state, slum or blighted areas, unsafe or insanitary dwelling accommodations and a shortage of safe and sa…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:572 Definitions
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§572. Definitions The following terms, whenever used or referred to in this Part, have the following respective meanings, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context: (1) "Blighted area" means an area, other than a slum area, where by reason of the predominance of…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:573 Cooperation in undertaking housing projects
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§573. Cooperation in undertaking housing projects For the purpose of aiding and cooperating in the planning, undertaking, construction, or operation of housing developments or redevelopment projects located within the area in which it is authorized to act, any state public body m…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:574 Exception of contracts from requirements of appraisal; advertising and bidding
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§574. Exception of contracts from requirements of appraisal; advertising and bidding Any sale, lease, or other agreement provided for in R.S. 40:573 may be made by a state public body without appraisal, public notice, advertising, or public bidding. Acts 1997, No. 1188, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:575 Exception of certain developments from regulations of state public body
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§575. Exception of certain developments from regulations of state public body With respect to any housing development which a housing authority has acquired or taken over from the federal government and which the housing authority by resolution has found to have been constructed …
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:576 Agreements on taxes due by housing authority; East Baton Rouge Parish excepted
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§576. Agreements on taxes due by housing authority; East Baton Rouge Parish excepted In connection with any housing development located wholly or partly within the area in which it is authorized to act, any state public body, except in East Baton Rouge Parish, may agree with a ho…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:577 Advances to housing authority
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§577. Advances to housing authority Any parish or municipality located in whole or in part within the area of operation of a housing authority may, from time to time, lend or donate money to the authority or agree to take such action. Acts 1997, No. 1188, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:578 Procedure for exercising powers
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§578. Procedure for exercising powers The exercise by a state public body of the powers granted it in this Part shall be authorized by resolution of its government body, adopted by a majority of the members thereof present at the meeting of the governing body. This resolution may…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:579 Power conferred in Part supplemental
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§579. Power conferred in Part supplemental The powers conferred by this Part are in addition and supplemental to the powers conferred by any other law. Acts 1997, No. 1188, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:58 Fee of clerk of court for divorce and annulment report
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§58. Fee of clerk of court for divorce and annulment report Every clerk of court acting under the previous Section shall receive a fee for each certificate prepared and forwarded by him to the state registrar. This fee shall be included and collected as court costs for the divorc…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:580 Title
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§580. Title This Part shall be referred to as the "Slum Clearance Law". Acts 1997, No. 1188, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:580.1 Definitions
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§580.1. Definitions The following terms, whenever used or referred to in this Part, have the following respective meanings, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context: (1) "Council" means the legislative body, commission council, board of aldermen, or other body …
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:580.10 Authority
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§580.10. Authority Any decision by a housing authority is subject to review by the governing authority of the municipality and appeal to the governing authority of the municipality. Acts 1997, No. 1188, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:580.2 Slum conditions; action by municipality
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§580.2. Slum conditions; action by municipality Whenever any municipality finds that there exists within it dwellings which are unfit for human habitation due to dilapidation; defects increasing the hazards of fires, accidents, or other calamities; lack of ventilation, light, or …
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:580.3 Standards for determination of unfitness for human habitation
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§580.3. Standards for determination of unfitness for human habitation An ordinance adopted by a municipality under this Part shall provide that the public officer may determine that a dwelling is unfit for human habitation if he finds that conditions exist therein which are dange…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:580.4 Complaints or orders; service; posting
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§580.4. Complaints or orders; service; posting A. Complaints or orders issued by a public officer pursuant to an ordinance adopted under this Part shall be served upon persons either personally or by registered mail. If the whereabouts of the persons are unknown and cannot be asc…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:580.5 Injunction against public officer
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§580.5. Injunction against public officer A. Any persons affected by an order issued by the public officer may apply to the district court for an injunction restraining the public officer from carrying out the provisions of the order. The court may, upon such application, issue a…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:580.6 Damages recoverable
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§580.6. Damages recoverable The persons affected by a wrongful order of the public officer may recover any damages due them from action taken under the order or because of noncompliance therewith. Acts 1997, No. 1188, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:580.7 Powers of public officers
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§580.7. Powers of public officers An ordinance adopted by the council of the municipality may authorize the public officer to exercise any powers necessary or convenient to carry out and effectuate the purposes and provisions of this Part, including the following: (1) To investig…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:580.8 Estimates of annual expenses; appropriations and donations
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§580.8. Estimates of annual expenses; appropriations and donations A. The council of any municipality adopting an ordinance under this Part, shall, as soon as possible thereafter, prepare an estimate of the annual expenses or costs of providing equipment, personnel, and supplies …
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:580.9 Powers conferred in Part supplemental
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§580.9. Powers conferred in Part supplemental A. Nothing in this Part abrogates or impairs the power of the courts or of any department of a municipality to enforce any provisions of its charter or its ordinances or regulations or to prevent or punish violations thereof. B. The p…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:581 §§581, 582 repealed by Acts 1977, No
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§581. §§581, 582 repealed by Acts 1977, No. 83, §5, eff. June 22, 1977.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:581.1 §§581.1 to 581.41 repealed by Acts 1988, 1st Ex
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§581.1. §§581.1 to 581.41 repealed by Acts 1988, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 1, §10, eff. Mar. 28, 1988.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:582.1 Repealed by Acts 2024, 3rd Ex
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§582.1. Repealed by Acts 2024, 3rd Ex. Sess., No. 11, §4, eff. Dec. 4, 2024.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:582.2 Repealed by Acts 2024, 3rd Ex
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§582.2. Repealed by Acts 2024, 3rd Ex. Sess., No. 11, §4, eff. Dec. 4, 2024.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:582.3 Repealed by Acts 2024, 3rd Ex
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§582.3. Repealed by Acts 2024, 3rd Ex. Sess., No. 11, §4, eff. Dec. 4, 2024.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:582.4 Repealed by Acts 2024, 3rd Ex
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§582.4. Repealed by Acts 2024, 3rd Ex. Sess., No. 11, §4, eff. Dec. 4, 2024.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:582.5 Repealed by Acts 2024, 3rd Ex
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§582.5. Repealed by Acts 2024, 3rd Ex. Sess., No. 11, §4, eff. Dec. 4, 2024.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:582.6 Repealed by Acts 2024, 3rd Ex
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§582.6. Repealed by Acts 2024, 3rd Ex. Sess., No. 11, §4, eff. Dec. 4, 2024.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:582.7 Repealed by Acts 2024, 3rd Ex
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§582.7. Repealed by Acts 2024, 3rd Ex. Sess., No. 11, §4, eff. Dec. 4, 2024.