Louisiana § CC 8 - Repeal of laws
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 8 — Repeal of laws, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 8. Repeal of laws
Laws are repealed, either entirely or partially, by other laws.
A repeal may be express or implied. It is express when it is literally declared by a subsequent law. It is implied when the new law contains provisions that are contrary to, or irreconcilable with, those of the former law.
The repeal of a repealing law does not revive the first law.
Acts 1987, No. 124, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1988.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 8
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 8 cover?
Section CC 8 ("Repeal of laws") 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.
How do I cite Louisiana § CC 8?
A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § CC 8" (Louisiana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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