Louisiana § RS 53:43 - Governor may delegate authority

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 53:43 — Governor may delegate authority, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 53:43. Governor may delegate authority

The governor may delegate in writing, whenever he determines the circumstances warrant, the authority granted in this Chapter to carry out precautionary measures to any agencies or persons he may designate or appoint for this purpose, or are designated or appointed pursuant to orders, rules, or regulations promulgated pursuant to this Chapter.  The governor may modify or revoke this authority at any time.

Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 53:43 cover?

Section RS 53:43 ("Governor may delegate authority") 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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