Louisiana § RS 32:601 - Public liability, bodily injury, and property damage insurance

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 32:601 — Public liability, bodily injury, and property damage insurance, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 32:601. Public liability, bodily injury, and property damage insurance

Parish school boards, levee boards, and other public bodies be and they are hereby authorized, in their discretion, to enter into and consummate contracts for public liability and/or bodily injury insurance, and property damage insurance, covering the operation, use or maintenance of motor vehicles owned and operated by such boards.

Acts 1950, No. 35, §1.

Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 32:601

What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 32:601 cover?

Section RS 32:601 ("Public liability, bodily injury, and property damage insurance") 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.

How do I cite Louisiana § RS 32:601?

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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?

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