Title 25, Libraries, Museums, and Other Scientific
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La. Rev. Stat. § 25:891 Louisiana State Arts Council created; appointment of members; qualifications; terms;
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§891. Louisiana State Arts Council created; appointment of members; qualifications; terms; officers; domicile A.(1) The Louisiana State Arts Council, originally created by Executive Order No. 76-14, is hereby created and established as an agency of the state. The council shall co…
La. Rev. Stat. § 25:892 Louisiana State Arts Council; functions
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§892. Louisiana State Arts Council; functions The Louisiana State Arts Council shall: (1) Receive applications for matching federal funds available from the National Endowment for the Arts and such other funds made available to the council and make recommendations thereon. (2) Re…
La. Rev. Stat. § 25:893 Division of the arts; creation
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§893. Division of the arts; creation The division of the arts is hereby created and established in the office of cultural development of the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism. A professional director of the division of the arts, who shall have at least three years of …
La. Rev. Stat. § 25:894 Division of the arts; functions
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§894. Division of the arts; functions A. The Division of the Arts shall perform and have responsibility for the powers, duties, and functions pursuant to Sections 951 et seq. of Title 20 of the United States Code, relative to the National Endowment for the Arts and the functions …
La. Rev. Stat. § 25:895 Funds; department to administer
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§895. Funds; department to administer The Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism is hereby designated as the sole applicant, administrative body, and recipient for accepting and administering any and all state and federal funds awarded to and allocated to the state of Loui…
La. Rev. Stat. § 25:896 Department to establish fair and equitable distribution of funding
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§896. Department to establish fair and equitable distribution of funding The Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, through the division, shall establish rules and regulations for a fair and equitable distribution of funding or technical assistance to all areas of the art…
La. Rev. Stat. § 25:897 Juried Louisiana native crafts program; purpose
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§897. Juried Louisiana native crafts program; purpose A. There is hereby created and established the juried Louisiana native crafts program within the division of the arts, office of cultural development, in the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism. B. The purpose of the…
La. Rev. Stat. § 25:898 Establishment under Louisiana State Arts Council; crafts panel; logo; use
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§898. Establishment under Louisiana State Arts Council; crafts panel; logo; use A. The Louisiana State Arts Council shall be responsible for administration of the juried Louisiana native crafts program and shall advise the governor, the secretary of the Department of Culture, Rec…
La. Rev. Stat. § 25:899 Logo; competition; trademark
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§899. Logo; competition; trademark A. The logo shall be a design used as a hallmark on any approved juried Louisiana native craft signifying quality. B. The Louisiana State Arts Council shall allocate to itself an amount not to exceed five thousand dollars, plus administrative ex…
La. Rev. Stat. § 25:9 Other functions, duties and powers of board
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§9. Other functions, duties and powers of board The board of commissioners may send any of its members to aid in the organization of public general libraries or to assist in the improvement of those already established. It may also receive gifts of books, money, or other property…
La. Rev. Stat. § 25:900 Division of the arts; functions related to juried Louisiana native crafts program
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§900. Division of the arts; functions related to juried Louisiana native crafts program A. The division shall be authorized to perform the following: (1) Publish on a regular, periodic basis a newsletter on the commercial, technical, and trade aspects of arts and crafts, for a re…
La. Rev. Stat. § 25:900.1 Percent for Art program; established; implementation
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§900.1. Percent for Art program; established; implementation A. Recognizing the responsibility of the state to foster culture and the arts and to encourage the development of artists and craftsmen, the legislature declares it to be the public policy of the state that a portion of…
La. Rev. Stat. § 25:901 Louisiana National Register Review Committee; creation; functions; purposes; duties
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§901. Louisiana National Register Review Committee; creation; functions; purposes; duties The Louisiana National Register Review Committee, which shall be referred to as the committee for the purposes of this Chapter, is hereby created and established in the Department of Culture…
La. Rev. Stat. § 25:902 Composition; qualifications; terms; vacancies; officers; meetings; expenses; reports
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§902. Composition; qualifications; terms; vacancies; officers; meetings; expenses; reports A. The committee shall be composed of at least nine but no more than thirteen members. The state historic preservation officer shall appoint, subject to confirmation by the senate, the memb…
La. Rev. Stat. § 25:91 Control and supervision
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§91. Control and supervision The Law Library of Louisiana domiciled in the Parish of Orleans and located in the Civil Courts Building in the City of New Orleans shall be under the direct control and supervision of the Supreme Court of Louisiana which is authorized, under such rul…
La. Rev. Stat. § 25:911 Division of historic preservation; creation
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§911. Division of historic preservation; creation There is hereby created, within the office of cultural development of the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, the division of historic preservation, which shall be referred to as the "division" for purposes of this Chap…
La. Rev. Stat. § 25:912 Duties and responsibilities
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§912. Duties and responsibilities The division shall have the following duties and responsibilities: (1) Nominating Louisiana properties to the National Register of Historic Places in accordance with 16 U.S.C. 470 et seq. and R.S. 25:901 and 902. (2) Compiling and maintaining a s…
La. Rev. Stat. § 25:913 Organization and functions
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§913. Organization and functions A. The division shall be supervised by a director which position is hereby created. The director may provide for any deputy directors and such subdivision supervisory units as may be needed. Qualifications for the director shall be established as …
La. Rev. Stat. § 25:914 Louisiana Register of Historic Cemeteries
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§914. Louisiana Register of Historic Cemeteries A. The division shall be responsible for establishing and maintaining a register of historic cemeteries located in Louisiana in accordance with the provisions of this Section. The register shall be known as the Louisiana Register of…
La. Rev. Stat. § 25:92 Repealed by Acts 1972, No
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§92. Repealed by Acts 1972, No. 683, §1
La. Rev. Stat. § 25:93 Sale or exchange of surplus property
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§93. Sale or exchange of surplus property A. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the director of the Law Library of Louisiana may sell or exchange surplus movable property, provided that all proceeds realized from any sale or exchange shall be applied to t…
La. Rev. Stat. § 25:931 Short title
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§931. Short title This Chapter shall be known as the "Louisiana Historic Cemetery Preservation Act". Acts 2010, No. 707, §1, eff. June 29, 2010.
La. Rev. Stat. § 25:932 Legislative declaration of intent
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§932. Legislative declaration of intent The legislature hereby finds the demolition, destruction, and damage of historic cemeteries and isolated graves a disrespectful practice. The legislature further finds that existing state laws do not provide for the adequate protection of h…
La. Rev. Stat. § 25:933 Definitions
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§933. Definitions The following words and phrases when used in this Chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this Section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) "Abandoned cemetery" shall mean any cemetery which is no longer being used for interments, is not …
La. Rev. Stat. § 25:934 Louisiana Historic Cemetery Preservation Program
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§934. Louisiana Historic Cemetery Preservation Program A. The Louisiana Historic Cemetery Preservation Program is hereby established within the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism. The program shall be established and maintained in the office of cultural development, di…
La. Rev. Stat. § 25:935 Powers and duties of the department
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§935. Powers and duties of the department The department shall have the following powers and duties with respect to the program: (1) To implement and enforce the provisions of this Chapter. (2) To adopt such rules and regulations as are necessary to implement and to enforce the p…
La. Rev. Stat. § 25:936 Revocation or suspension of permits
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§936. Revocation or suspension of permits A. The department may revoke or suspend any permit issued under the provisions of this Chapter upon a determination by the division that the holder of the permit has violated the provisions of this Chapter or the rules and regulations ado…
La. Rev. Stat. § 25:937 Unlawful acts
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§937. Unlawful acts A. It is unlawful for any person, entity, or group, to whom the department has not issued a permit, to knowingly: (1) Disturb a historic cemetery or an isolated grave. (2) Allow any person, entity, or group access to a historic cemetery or an isolated grave fo…
La. Rev. Stat. § 25:938 Civil remedies
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§938. Civil remedies A. The department may institute civil proceedings seeking injunctive relief to restrain and prevent violations of this Chapter or the laws or administrative rules administered or enforced by the department. B. The department may also institute civil proceedin…
La. Rev. Stat. § 25:939 Discovery of historic cemetery or isolated grave
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§939. Discovery of historic cemetery or isolated grave A. Any person who has reason to believe he has discovered a historic cemetery or an isolated grave shall notify the department through the division within seventy-two hours of the discovery. B. Any activity that may disturb t…
La. Rev. Stat. § 25:94 Ownership of books
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§94. Ownership of books The books, periodicals, manuscripts or other papers in the possession of the Law Library of Louisiana or which may be subsequently acquired by it shall be the property of the state of Louisiana. Added by Acts 1954, No. 409, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 25:940 Repealed by Acts 2012, No
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§940. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 834, §13, eff. July 1, 2012.
La. Rev. Stat. § 25:941 Repealed by Acts 2016, No.614, §5A
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§941. Repealed by Acts 2016, No.614, §5A.
La. Rev. Stat. § 25:942 Repealed by Acts 2012, No
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§942. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 834, §13, eff. July 1, 2012.
La. Rev. Stat. § 25:943 Exclusions
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§943. Exclusions The provisions of this Chapter shall not apply to the following: (1) A cemetery operated under the authority and regulation of the board. (2) An unmarked burial site that is covered under the authority and regulation of the division or Chapter 10-A of Title 8 of …
La. Rev. Stat. § 25:95 Appropriations
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§95. Appropriations All appropriations made by the legislature to the Law Library of Louisiana, whether general or special, shall be drawn on the warrant of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court or any person designated by him. Added by Acts 1954, No. 409, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 25:951 Title
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§951. Title This Chapter shall be known as the "Louisiana Human Remains Protection and Control Act". Acts 2016, No. 531, §1, eff. June 17, 2016.
La. Rev. Stat. § 25:952 Legislative findings and declaration of intent
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§952. Legislative findings and declaration of intent The legislature hereby finds that Louisiana law has never permitted, recognized, or sanctioned ownership rights in human remains and that such materials are explicitly exempted from property concepts under both common and civil…
La. Rev. Stat. § 25:953 Definitions
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§953. Definitions As used in this Chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) "Human remains" means the body or parts thereof of a deceased person and includes the body or parts thereof in any stage of decompo…
La. Rev. Stat. § 25:954 Prohibited acts
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§954. Prohibited acts Except as otherwise permitted by law: (1) The possession of human remains is prohibited. (2) It shall be unlawful to trade in, discard, or destroy human remains. Acts 2016, No. 531, §1, eff. June 17, 2016.
La. Rev. Stat. § 25:955 Penalties
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§955. Penalties A.(1) A first offense violation of this Chapter shall be punishable upon conviction by a fine of not more than five thousand dollars, or imprisonment, with or without hard labor, for not more than one year, or both. (2) Upon conviction of a second or subsequent of…
La. Rev. Stat. § 25:956 Amnesty program
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§956. Amnesty program A. A natural or juridical person possessing human remains in violation of this Chapter may voluntarily relinquish possession of such human remains to the Louisiana Department of Justice without sanctions under this Chapter. The attorney general shall be vest…
La. Rev. Stat. § 25:957 Exemptions
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§957. Exemptions A. The following shall be exempt from the restrictions and prohibitions of this Chapter: (1) Private and public institutions of primary, secondary, or higher education. (2) Federal, state, and local governments and any political subdivisions thereof as well as fe…
La. Rev. Stat. § 25:958 Conflicts with existing laws
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§958. Conflicts with existing laws A. The provisions of this Chapter are not intended to supplant the primary criminal jurisdiction of district attorneys under R.S. 14:101, R.S. 8:655, R.S. 8:659, R.S. 8:678, R.S. 17:2280, R.S. 17:2354.4, R.S. 17:2354.5, or R.S. 25:937. B. The pr…
La. Rev. Stat. § 25:959 Enforcement
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§959. Enforcement The attorney general shall administer the provisions of this Chapter and shall be charged with the investigation and enforcement of this Chapter. The prosecution of the civil provisions of this Chapter shall be concurrently within the prosecutorial discretion of…