Louisiana § RS 49:219.1 - Policy and purpose
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 49:219.1 — Policy and purpose, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 49:219.1. Policy and purpose
A. It is the policy of the state to take every responsible action, explore all opportunities, invite meaningful contributions, and utilize all available resources to eliminate substance and alcohol misuse along with the resulting harm to individuals and institutions.
B. In view of the policy of the state, it is the purpose of this Part to establish a state agency organizationally positioned and structurally empowered to elicit, motivate, advocate for, and coordinate the best efforts and ideas of all organizations, agencies, entities, and individuals who volunteer or can be conscripted to make a contribution toward the goal of eradicating substance and alcohol misuse and its harmful consequences.
Acts 1990, No. 1029, §2, eff. July 26, 1990; Acts 2025, No. 78, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section RS 49:219.1 ("Policy and purpose") 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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