Louisiana § RS 18:1400.7 - Election expenses
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 18:1400.7 — Election expenses, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 18:1400.7. Election expenses
Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, on and after January 1, 1997, the parish governing authority shall be responsible for all election expenses incurred in any precinct which is not in compliance with the provisions of R.S. 18:532(B)(4) and shall reimburse the state for any such costs.
Acts 1995, No. 552, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1996.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 18:1400.7 cover?
Section RS 18:1400.7 ("Election expenses") 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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