Louisiana § RS 29:383 - Charges for care and maintenance
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 29:383 — Charges for care and maintenance, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 29:383. Charges for care and maintenance
At the discretion of the Department of Veterans Affairs, reasonable rates may be charged for maintenance and care to those veterans and nonveteran residents who are capable of paying for any or all of the use of the facilities. In determining whether or not a veteran is capable of paying for the use of the facilities, the Department of Veterans Affairs shall establish by the adoption and promulgation of rules and regulations a charge system of taking into consideration the income and estate of the resident receiving care.
Acts 1965, No. 152, §3; Acts 2025, No. 191, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 29:383
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 29:383 cover?
Section RS 29:383 ("Charges for care and maintenance") 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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