Louisiana § RS 24:604 - Powers

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 24:604 — Powers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 24:604. Powers

The legislative fiscal officer and members of the staff of the legislative fiscal office shall have the power to inspect and make copies of any books, records or files of all departments, institutions and subdivisions of the state, and any and all instruments and documents pertaining to the function of the legislative fiscal office.  In addition, the legislative fiscal officer and members of the staff shall have the power and authority to inspect all records which are classified as confidential by any of the laws of the state, but shall be required to maintain confidentiality of such records except for the purpose of developing general statistics and program evaluations of the operations of the state agencies.  

Added by Acts 1973, No. 169, §1, eff. July 1, 1974.  Amended by Acts 1975, No. 414, §1.  

Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 24:604

What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 24:604 cover?

Section RS 24:604 ("Powers") 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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