Louisiana § RS 42:302 - Temporary appointment during suspension
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 42:302 — Temporary appointment during suspension, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 42:302. Temporary appointment during suspension
Whenever the governor suspends any officer under R.S. 42:301, he shall immediately appoint some person having the legal qualifications to perform the functions of the office during the suspension. The person so appointed shall take the oath and give the bond required by law, and shall exercise and perform all the powers and duties of the office.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 42:302
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 42:302 cover?
Section RS 42:302 ("Temporary appointment during suspension") 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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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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