Title 49, State Administration

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La. Rev. Stat. § 49:220.33 Functions; recommendations
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§220.33. Functions; recommendations A. The committee shall have the following functions and duties: (1) To advise the governor on all matters relative to rural water systems in Louisiana. (2) To advise and provide technical assistance to rural water systems, local governments, an…
La. Rev. Stat. § 49:220.4 Repealed by Acts 2006, 1st Ex
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§220.4. Repealed by Acts 2006, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 5, §4, eff. June 30, 2016; Acts 2008, No. 831, §5, changed the repeal date to July 1, 2010.
La. Rev. Stat. § 49:220.41 Chief resilience officer; purpose; definition
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§220.41. Chief resilience officer; purpose; definition A. There shall be a chief resilience officer within the office of the governor to perform the functions and duties provided in this Part. B. The chief resilience officer shall be appointed by the governor, subject to confirma…
La. Rev. Stat. § 49:220.42 Functions and duties
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§220.42. Functions and duties A. The chief resilience officer shall: (1) Coordinate and provide strategic direction for governmental resilience initiatives in order to build long-term resilience for a robust, vibrant economic activity and a sustainable natural environment for Lou…
La. Rev. Stat. § 49:220.43 Statewide resilience report
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§220.43. Statewide resilience report A. To coordinate and strengthen efforts to reduce losses from future disasters across the state, the chief resilience officer shall contribute to all statewide planning efforts related to resilience and risk mitigation and shall develop a stra…
La. Rev. Stat. § 49:220.44 State agency resilience officers
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§220.44. State agency resilience officers A.(1) Each department head in the executive branch of state government shall designate at least one person to serve as the department's resilience officer, shall transmit the name and contact information of each designee to the chief resi…
La. Rev. Stat. § 49:220.45 Interagency Resilience Coordination Team
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§220.45. Interagency Resilience Coordination Team A. The Interagency Resilience Coordination Team is established to maintain awareness, communication, and alignment with regard to the state's resilience and risk mitigation needs, progress, and priorities and to oversee developmen…
La. Rev. Stat. § 49:220.46 Louisiana Resilience Task Force
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§220.46. Louisiana Resilience Task Force A. There is hereby established a Louisiana Resilience Task Force to provide strategic direction to resilience efforts across the state and to make recommendations to the chief resilience officer. B. The task force shall be composed of the …
La. Rev. Stat. § 49:220.5 Repealed by Acts 2006, 1st Ex
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§220.5. Repealed by Acts 2006, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 5, §4, eff. June 30, 2016; Acts 2008, No. 831, §5, changed the repeal date to July 1, 2010.
La. Rev. Stat. § 49:220.51 Office of Louisiana Highway Construction; creation
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§220.51. Office of Louisiana Highway Construction; creation A. Pursuant to R.S. 36:501(C)(2), it is the intent of the legislature to take extraordinary measures to demonstrate to the citizens of Louisiana that roads, bridges, and other transportation infrastructure projects can b…
La. Rev. Stat. § 49:220.52 Powers, duties, and responsibilities
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§220.52. Powers, duties, and responsibilities A. The office of Louisiana Highway Construction shall consist of executive offices and staff as deemed necessary for effective governance and operation. B. The office shall have the following powers, duties, and responsibilities: (1) …
La. Rev. Stat. § 49:220.53 Executive director; duties and responsibilities
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§220.53. Executive director; duties and responsibilities A. The executive director of the office of Louisiana Highway Construction shall be appointed by the governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate, and shall serve at the pleasure of the governor. B. The executive director…
La. Rev. Stat. § 49:220.6 Repealed by Acts 2006, 1st Ex
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§220.6. Repealed by Acts 2006, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 5, §4, eff. June 30, 2016; Acts 2008, No. 831, §5, changed the repeal date to July 1, 2010.
La. Rev. Stat. § 49:220.7 Repealed by Acts 2006, 1st Ex
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§220.7. Repealed by Acts 2006, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 5, §4, eff. June 30, 2016; Acts 2008, No. 831, §5, changed the repeal date to July 1, 2010.
La. Rev. Stat. § 49:220.8 Emergency rental assistance
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§220.8. Emergency rental assistance A. As provided in R.S. 49:220.5(A)(2), the authority shall allocate funding for emergency rental assistance programs. Such programs shall prioritize funding for households that participated in Hurricanes Katrina or Rita temporary housing assist…
La. Rev. Stat. § 49:221 Repealed by Acts 1995, No
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§221. Repealed by Acts 1995, No. 846, §4, eff. Jan. 8, 1996.
La. Rev. Stat. § 49:221.1 Designees; powers
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§221.1. Designees; powers The secretary of state is hereby authorized to designate the first assistant secretary of state, the undersecretary of management and finance, the deputy secretary of state, the confidential assistant, or the legal counsel for the Department of State, to…
La. Rev. Stat. § 49:222 Fees chargeable by secretary of state
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§222. Fees chargeable by secretary of state A. The secretary of state shall determine and collect, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, such fees, other than the fees provided in Subsection B of this Section and other than fees for elections, as are reasonably nec…
La. Rev. Stat. § 49:223 No extra compensation for copying laws passed by legislature
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§223. No extra compensation for copying laws passed by legislature The Secretary of State shall not receive extra compensation for the copying of the laws passed by the legislature.
La. Rev. Stat. § 49:224 Authority to administer oaths
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§224. Authority to administer oaths The Secretary of State may administer oaths in all cases.
La. Rev. Stat. § 49:225 Service upon secretary of state; fee; exception
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§225. Service upon secretary of state; fee; exception Whenever by virtue of law service of process or any other instrument of writing is required to be served upon the secretary of state, the person commencing the action and securing service of process or other instruments of wri…
La. Rev. Stat. § 49:226 Overpayment of fees
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§226. Overpayment of fees The Secretary of State shall not be required to make refunds of overpayments of fees, except upon request, when such overpayments are for an amount less than two dollars. Added by Acts 1981, No. 189, §1. Amended by Acts 1981, No. 508, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 49:227 Office of the Uniform Commercial Code
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§227. Office of the Uniform Commercial Code A. There is hereby created within the Department of State an office of the uniform commercial code which shall have the responsibility of developing, implementing, managing, and operating Chapter 9 of the Louisiana Commercial Laws (R.S.…
La. Rev. Stat. § 49:228 Direct computer access to certain public records; fee
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§228. Direct computer access to certain public records; fee The secretary of state is authorized to provide direct computer access to public records in the custody of the Department of State. The department is authorized to assess a fee for such access pursuant to the provisions …
La. Rev. Stat. § 49:229 Office of GeauxBiz
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§229. Office of GeauxBiz A. It is the purpose of this Section to provide a convenient, accessible, and timely system for the business community and other persons seeking to establish a business to obtain information concerning and the acquisition and maintenance of the various li…
La. Rev. Stat. § 49:229.1 Repealed by Acts 2006, No
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§229.1. Repealed by Acts 2006, No. 713, §4, eff. July 1, 2006.
La. Rev. Stat. § 49:23 Compensation of special counsel
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§23. Compensation of special counsel The board of liquidation of the state debt may borrow the funds necessary to meet the compensation of the special counsel employed under R.S. 49:21.
La. Rev. Stat. § 49:24 Jurisdiction of certain international organizations
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§24. Jurisdiction of certain international organizations The World Health Organization, United Nations, and the World Economic Forum shall have no jurisdiction or power within the state of Louisiana. No rule, regulation, fee, tax, policy, or mandate of any kind of the World Healt…
La. Rev. Stat. § 49:251 Opinions
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§251. Opinions A. The attorney general shall give his opinion in writing upon all questions of law when required by the governor, the state auditor, or the state treasurer. He shall consult with and advise the district attorneys on all matters pertaining to the duties of their of…
La. Rev. Stat. § 49:251.1 Justice of the peace training course
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§251.1. Justice of the peace training course A. The attorney general of the state of Louisiana, within six months from the date justices of the peace and constables take office and once a year thereafter, shall conduct courses of training and education for persons elected to full…
La. Rev. Stat. § 49:251.2 Authority to designate representative
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§251.2. Authority to designate representative The attorney general may designate a particular named assistant, special counsel or deputy to act for him and in his place at meetings of and in connection with the actions, transactions, functions and duties of agencies, boards, comm…
La. Rev. Stat. § 49:251.3 Contractual attorney's fees; affidavit
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§251.3. Contractual attorney's fees; affidavit Each attorney employed on a contractual basis by the attorney general pursuant to R.S. 49:251.2, shall submit his fee for professional services by sworn affidavit. The affidavit shall contain a detailed statement of the number of hou…
La. Rev. Stat. § 49:251.4 Attorney General's Arrest Warrants Course for Justices of the Peace
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§251.4. Attorney General's Arrest Warrants Course for Justices of the Peace A. The attorney general of the state of Louisiana, within one year from the date any justice of the peace takes office and once a year thereafter, shall conduct courses of training and education on arrest…
La. Rev. Stat. § 49:252 Biennial report
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§252. Biennial report The Attorney General shall report to the legislature at the commencement of each regular session convening in even numbered years on all official business done by him during the preceding biennium. He shall specify the suits and prosecutions at which he atte…
La. Rev. Stat. § 49:253 Attendance at sessions of legislature
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§253. Attendance at sessions of legislature The Attorney General shall attend the legislature during its session, and shall give his aid and advice in the arrangement and preparation of legislative acts and documents, when required by either the senate or the house.
La. Rev. Stat. § 49:254 Records
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§254. Records The Attorney General shall keep two sets of books or journals, which shall constitute the records of that office; one set shall contain a transcript of all the legal opinions given by him, and the other a statement of all the suits brought by him on behalf of the st…
La. Rev. Stat. § 49:255 Suits involving title to land of the state or its agencies; federal actions against any registrar of voters or of his assistants or employees
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§255. Suits involving title to land of the state or its agencies; federal actions against any registrar of voters or of his assistants or employees The attorney general shall, upon the request of the governor, represent the state or any political agency or subdivision thereof, in…
La. Rev. Stat. § 49:256 Attorney general
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§256. Attorney general The attorney general shall not engage in the private practice of law during his term of office, but shall devote his full time to the duties of the office of the attorney general. Amended by Acts 1952, No. 478, §1; Acts 1956, No. 125, §1; Acts 1960, No. 532…
La. Rev. Stat. § 49:257 Legal representation of certain state agencies
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§257. Legal representation of certain state agencies A. Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary and in addition to any other powers, duties, or authority granted to the attorney general and the Department of Justice by the constitution and laws of the state, the attorney ge…
La. Rev. Stat. § 49:258 Procurement of private contractual legal services for state agencies
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§258. Procurement of private contractual legal services for state agencies Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law to the contrary and specifically the provisions of any law that authorizes the state or a state agency to appoint, employ, or contract for private legal coun…
La. Rev. Stat. § 49:259 Department of Justice Legal Support Fund
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§259. Department of Justice Legal Support Fund A. There is hereby established in the state treasury a special fund to be known as the Department of Justice Legal Support Fund, hereinafter referred to as the "fund". The fund shall be comprised of proceeds recovered by the attorney…
La. Rev. Stat. § 49:260 Department of Justice Occupational Licensing Review Program
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§260. Department of Justice Occupational Licensing Review Program A. It is the policy of the state that where the state finds it necessary to displace competition, occupational licensing boards shall use the least restrictive regulation to protect the public from present, signifi…
La. Rev. Stat. § 49:261 Department of Justice Fugitive Apprehension Unit
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§261. Department of Justice Fugitive Apprehension Unit A. The attorney general shall maintain a statewide Fugitive Apprehension Unit within the investigation division of the Department of Justice. The Fugitive Apprehension Unit shall be comprised of special agents who shall be P.…
La. Rev. Stat. § 49:3 Ownership of waters within boundaries
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§3. Ownership of waters within boundaries The State of Louisiana owns in full and complete ownership the waters of the Gulf of America and of the arms of the Gulf and the beds and shores of the Gulf and the arms of the Gulf, including all lands that are covered by the waters of t…
La. Rev. Stat. § 49:3.1 Legislative intent and purpose
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§3.1. Legislative intent and purpose A. The gulfward boundary of the state of Louisiana historically consists of three marine leagues, and it is the intent of the Legislature of Louisiana that this historic gulfward boundary be recognized and enforced as law. B. The unequal gulfw…
La. Rev. Stat. § 49:301 Commission and oath
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§301. Commission and oath The state treasurer shall be commissioned by the governor and before entering upon the discharge of the duties of his office, shall take and subscribe the oath prescribed by the constitution, which shall be indorsed on his commission. His commission shal…
La. Rev. Stat. § 49:302 Repealed by Acts 1995, No
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§302. Repealed by Acts 1995, No. 846, §4, eff. Jan. 8, 1996.
La. Rev. Stat. § 49:303 Seal
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§303. Seal The state treasurer shall keep a seal of office, which shall be used to authenticate all written papers, documents, and certificates from his office. Acts 1976, No. 428, §1, eff. July 31, 1976.
La. Rev. Stat. § 49:304 Residence
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§304. Residence The state treasurer shall reside at the seat of government. Acts 1976, No. 428, §1, eff. July 31, 1976.
La. Rev. Stat. § 49:305 Bond
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§305. Bond The state treasurer shall, within ten days after being officially informed of his election and before he is commissioned or enters on the discharge of the duties of his office, execute and deliver a faithful performance bond payable to the governor for the sum of fifty…