Louisiana § RS 15:1204.4 - Studies; surveys; report

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 15:1204.4 — Studies; surveys; report, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 15:1204.4. Studies; surveys; report

A.  In the accomplishment of the purposes of this Chapter, the commission may undertake research and studies independently or in cooperation with any public or private agencies, including educational, civic, and research organizations, colleges, universities, institutions, or foundations.

B.  The commission and the Louisiana Commission on Human Rights shall annually study data collected pursuant to this Chapter, relating to hate crimes, as defined by R.S. 14:107.2, occurring within the state.  The results of the study shall be published in the annual report to the governor and the members of the legislature as required by R.S. 15:1204.2(B)(8).

Acts 1991, No. 509, §1; Acts 1997, No. 1479, §1, eff. July 15, 1997.

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

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Section RS 15:1204.4 ("Studies; surveys; report") 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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