Louisiana § RS 13:5242 - Construction of Part

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§ RS 13:5242. Construction of Part

A.  The protections of this Part are in addition to the protections granted by federal law and the state and federal constitutions.

B.  This Part shall not affect the grant of benefits or tax exemptions to religious organizations.

C.  This Part shall not affect, interpret, or in any way address that portion of the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America or Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution of Louisiana that prohibits laws respecting the establishment of religion.

Acts 2010, No. 793, §1.

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

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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:5242 cover?

Section RS 13:5242 ("Construction 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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