Louisiana § RS 29:789 - Relation to other laws
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 29:789 — Relation to other laws, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 29:789. Relation to other laws
A. The provisions of this Chapter do not limit rights, privileges, or immunities provided to volunteer health practitioners by laws other than this Chapter. Except as otherwise provided in Subsection B of this Section, the provisions of this Chapter do not affect requirements for the use of health practitioners pursuant to the Emergency Management Assistance Compact.
B. The governor or the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, pursuant to the Emergency Management Assistance Compact, may incorporate into the emergency forces of this state volunteer health practitioners who are not officers or employees of this state, a political subdivision of this state, or a municipality or other local government within this state.
Acts 2009, No. 397, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 29:789
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 29:789 cover?
Section RS 29:789 ("Relation to other laws") 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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