Louisiana § RS 33:2021 - Municipalities and persons affected
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:2021 — Municipalities and persons affected, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 33:2021. Municipalities and persons affected
R.S. 33:2022 through 33:2042 apply to any municipality, whether existing under special charter or under general law, having a population of less than twenty-five thousand and maintaining a regular fire department with equipment of the value of not less than one thousand dollars.
As used in R.S. 33:2022 through 33:2042, the word "fireman" includes persons employed or engaged by the municipality in fire fighting or fire prevention services, including operators of fire alarms or signal systems, and the chief of the department. It does not include employees of privately owned and operated fire fighting or fire prevention services.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 33:2021
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:2021 cover?
Section RS 33:2021 ("Municipalities and persons affected") 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 33:2021?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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