Louisiana § RS 13:5985 - Finances
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:5985 — Finances, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 13:5985. Finances
A.(1) No member of the commission shall receive any salary for duties performed as a member of the commission.
(2) Legislator members of the commission shall receive per diem and be reimbursed for expenses as provided by law and the rules of the Senate or House of Representatives.
B. The commission is authorized to apply for, contract for, receive, and expend for its purposes any appropriation or grant from the state, its political subdivisions, the federal government, or any other public or private source to implement the provisions of this Chapter.
Acts 2013, No. 268, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:5985 cover?
Section RS 13:5985 ("Finances") 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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