Louisiana § RS 22:1459 - Examinations and investigations; subpoena; discovery

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§ RS 22:1459. Examinations and investigations; subpoena; discovery

While conducting any examination or investigation, under R.S. 22:1458 or otherwise as may be provided by provisions of this Subpart, the commissioner of insurance may obtain testimony or records or other materials under the powers he possesses in R.S. 22:1990 and 1991.  The provisions of R.S. 22:1994 shall apply to any testimony, record, or other material obtained under the provisions of this Section.

Acts 1986, No. 843, §1; Acts 2007, No. 459, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2008; Redesignated from R.S. 22:1404.2 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.

NOTE:  Former R.S. 22:1459 redesignated as R.S. 22:20 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.

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

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Section RS 22:1459 ("Examinations and investigations; subpoena; discovery") 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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