Louisiana § RS 13:6 - Maximum payment for meals or incidental expenses for certain agencies and entities in the judicial branch
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:6 — Maximum payment for meals or incidental expenses for certain agencies and entities in the judicial branch, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 13:6. Maximum payment for meals or incidental expenses for certain agencies and entities in the judicial branch
Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, no court authorized by Article V of the Constitution of Louisiana or any state entity in the judicial branch shall reimburse more for meals or incidental expenses for any officer or employee than the maximum daily rates established by the United States General Services Administration for such expenses. Nothing in this Section shall prohibit reliance upon provisions for agency hosted conferences or meals during working meetings that are equivalent to those that apply to executive branch employees pursuant to R.S. 39:231.
Acts 2026, No. 799, §1, eff. July 1, 2026.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 13:6
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:6 cover?
Section RS 13:6 ("Maximum payment for meals or incidental expenses for certain agencies and entities in the judicial branch") 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 § RS 13:6?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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