Louisiana § RS 12:481 - Application of Part
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§ RS 12:481. Application of Part
This Part applies to all churches, congregations, parishes, committees and other religious organizations governed by jurisdictions, archdioceses and dioceses of any Orthodox Patriarchate, Synod or national church of the Orthodox Church, recognized by the apostolic historic Orthodox Patriarchates of Constantinople, Antioch, and Yugoslavia and in general to all churches, congregations, parishes, committees and other religious organizations founded or established with the intent and for the purpose of adhering to and maintaining the apostolic and historic communion, doctrine, discipline, canon law, tradition, worship and unity of the Orthodox Church.
Acts 1954, No. 226, §1. Renumbered from R.S.1950, §12:391 by Acts 1968, No. 105, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1969.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 12:481
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 12:481 cover?
Section RS 12:481 ("Application of Part") 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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