Louisiana § RS 33:1361 - Power to adopt code of laws
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:1361 — Power to adopt code of laws, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 33:1361. Power to adopt code of laws
On or before January 1, 1977, all municipalities, or parish governing authorities, regardless of population, shall adopt a code embracing all of the laws which they have enacted, pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of this Part.
Amended by Acts 1972, No. 61, §1; Acts 1975, No. 635, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:1361 cover?
Section RS 33:1361 ("Power to adopt code of 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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