Louisiana § RS 37:577 - Information not to be divulged
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 37:577 — Information not to be divulged, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 37:577. Information not to be divulged
No member of the board nor any officer, agent, or employee thereof shall divulge to any person the contents of any document, paper, or record examined by him in the performance of his duties under this Chapter or any information obtained by him in the course of his investigations except when necessary to carry out the purposes of this Chapter.
Acts 2001, No. 907, §2, eff. June 26, 2001.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 37:577
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 37:577 cover?
Section RS 37:577 ("Information not to be divulged") 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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