Louisiana § RS 30:2562 - Policy; purpose
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 30:2562 — Policy; purpose, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 30:2562. Policy; purpose
A. The legislature finds and declares that the improvement of the environment of the state of Louisiana is a matter of vital concern to all citizens of this state, and recognizes that existing environmental law plays a critical role in protecting the environment.
B. The legislature further finds and declares that environmental protection could be enhanced by authorizing innovative advances in environmental regulatory methods.
C. The legislature further finds that present laws and regulations applicable thereto do not provide the authority needed to comply with federal programs that offer industry regulatory flexibility in exchange for superior environmental performances.
Acts 1997, No. 992, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 30:2562 cover?
Section RS 30:2562 ("Policy; purpose") 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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