Louisiana § RS 23:151 - Application of provisions

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 23:151 — Application of provisions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 23:151. Application of provisions

The provisions of this Part shall not apply to minors employed in agriculture, domestic services in private homes, nor shall they be construed as conflicting with any laws requiring minors to attend school. Relief from the disabilities which attach to minority shall in no way defeat the protections extended by this Chapter to persons under the age of eighteen.

Amended by Acts 1972, No. 71, §1; Acts 1976, No. 624, §2, eff. Aug. 4, 1976; Acts 1980, No. 483, §1; Acts 1982, No. 498, §1; Acts 1992, No. 440, §1; Acts 2003, No. 671, §1, eff. June 27, 2003; Acts 2012, No. 837, §1.

Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 23:151 cover?

Section RS 23:151 ("Application of provisions") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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