Louisiana § RS 33:1402 - Statement of policy
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:1402 — Statement of policy, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 33:1402. Statement of policy
Because of the existing possibility of attack upon the United States of unprecedented size and destructiveness, and in order, in the event of such an attack, to assure continuity of government through legally constituted leadership, authority and responsibility in offices of the governments of political subdivision; to provide for the effective operation of such governments during an emergency; and to facilitate the early resumption of functions temporarily suspended, it is found and declared to be necessary to provide for additional officers for emergency interim succession to governmental offices of the political subdivisions in the event the incumbents thereof and their deputies, assistants or other subordinate officers authorized, pursuant to law, to exercise all of the powers and discharge the duties of such offices hereinafter referred to as deputies are unavailable to perform the duties and functions of such offices.
Acts 1963, No. 114, §2.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 33:1402
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:1402 cover?
Section RS 33:1402 ("Statement of 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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