Louisiana § RS 11:1738 - Application of amendments
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 11:1738 — Application of amendments, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 11:1738. Application of amendments
Amendments to this Chapter which have been or may be enacted shall be applicable only to persons who, on or after the effective date thereof, are in service as participating members, unless the amendatory act specifies otherwise.
Acts 1978, No. 788, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 33:7158 by Acts 1991, No. 74, §3, eff. June 25, 1991.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 11:1738 cover?
Section RS 11:1738 ("Application of amendments") 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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