Louisiana § RS 32:1711 - Declaration of public policy
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 32:1711 — Declaration of public policy, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 32:1711. Declaration of public policy
The legislature finds and declares that the towing and storage of motor vehicles in the state of Louisiana vitally affects the general economy of the state, the public interest, and the public welfare, and that in order to promote the public interest and the public welfare, and in the exercise of its police power, it is necessary to regulate and to license those who conduct towing and storage businesses in Louisiana, in order to prevent frauds, impositions, and other abuses upon its citizens, and to provide maximum safety for all persons who travel or otherwise use the public highways of this state.
Acts 1989, No. 522, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 32:1711 cover?
Section RS 32:1711 ("Declaration of public policy") 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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