Louisiana § RS 1:17 - Transfer of functions; application of Revised Statutes
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 1:17 — Transfer of functions; application of Revised Statutes, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 1:17. Transfer of functions; application of Revised Statutes
Wherever in the Revised Statutes a reference is made to any department, agency or office, or officer thereof, the functions of which department, agency, office or officer have been legally transferred to another department, agency, office or officer, the provision of law wherein the reference is made shall be applicable to the department, agency, office or officer, to which such functions have been transferred.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 1:17
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 1:17 cover?
Section RS 1:17 ("Transfer of functions; application of Revised Statutes") 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 1:17?
A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § RS 1:17" (Louisiana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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