Louisiana § RS 48:92 - Powers and duties
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 48:92 — Powers and duties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 48:92. Powers and duties
The chief engineer or his designated representative shall approve all plans, specifications, and estimates for the construction of all highways under the provisions of this Chapter. He also has such other duties as may be assigned to him by the secretary or the assistant secretary for project delivery by the provisions of this Chapter. He shall report the proceedings of his office to the assistant secretary for project delivery. Subject to and pursuant to the provisions of R.S. 48:259, the chief engineer has direct supervision of the maintenance of the highways and other facilities of the department.
Amended by Acts 1977, No. 291, §1; Acts 1979, No. 413, §2, eff. July 11, 1979; Acts 1984, No. 625, §1; Acts 2006, No. 11, §5; Acts 2025, No. 380, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section RS 48:92 ("Powers and duties") 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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