Louisiana § RS 27:19 - Attorney general
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 27:19 — Attorney general, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 27:19. Attorney general
A. The attorney general or his designee shall be the legal advisor and legal representative to the board, chairman, and office of state police relative to all gaming matters under the board's jurisdiction, and in all legal proceedings.
B. The attorney general shall provide criminal investigative services to the board.
C. Expenses of the attorney general for legal, investigative, and administrative costs incurred in advising and representing the board, chairman, and state police shall be as provided by legislative appropriation in accordance with law.
Acts 1996, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 7, §1, eff. May 1, 1996; Acts 1999, No. 543, §1, eff. July 1, 1999.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 27:19 cover?
Section RS 27:19 ("Attorney general") 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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