Louisiana § RS 23:991 - Purpose; enforcement
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 23:991 — Purpose; enforcement, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 23:991. Purpose; enforcement
The purpose of this Part is to exercise the state's police powers to regulate employment relations in order to protect workers within the state. The Louisiana State Police, the criminal sheriffs, and the local police departments for the various political subdivisions of this state shall enforce the provisions of this Part; except that R.S. 23:995 shall be enforced by Louisiana Works.
Added by Acts 1979, No. 534, §1; Acts 1985, No. 894, §1; Acts 1989, No. 512, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1990; Acts 1992, No. 447, §1, eff. June 20, 1992; Acts 2008, No. 743, §7, eff. July 1, 2008.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 23:991
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 23:991 cover?
Section RS 23:991 ("Purpose; enforcement") 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 23:991?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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