Louisiana § RS 1:11 - Population, how determined; new census
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 1:11 — Population, how determined; new census, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 1:11. Population, how determined; new census
A. Except as otherwise provided, the number of inhabitants of a political subdivision is that shown by the latest regular or special federal census.
B. To provide for orderly transition in the implementation of any law applicable to a class of political subdivisions identified by a population category, a particular federal census shall become the "latest" and the "most recent" federal census on August first of the year following the year in which the census is taken and shall remain the "latest" and "most recent" federal census until August first of the year following the year in which the subsequent census is taken; however, the provisions of this Subsection shall not apply to any law providing for reapportionment or redistricting.
Acts 2010, No. 845, §2, eff. June 30, 2010, and §3, eff. Jan. 1, 2012.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 1:11 cover?
Section RS 1:11 ("Population, how determined; new census") 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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