Louisiana § RS 33:1819 - Substitute for marshal or tax collector

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§ RS 33:1819. Substitute for marshal or tax collector

Whenever the office of marshal or tax collector of any municipal corporation, New Orleans excepted, becomes vacant, and until his successor is elected or appointed and qualified, or whenever the marshal, or tax collector is absent therefrom, any sheriff, deputy sheriff, or constable of the parish or ward in which the municipality is situated may perform all the duties incumbent on the marshal or tax collector.

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

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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:1819 cover?

Section RS 33:1819 ("Substitute for marshal or tax collector") 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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