Louisiana § RS 33:3061 - Statement of purpose
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:3061 — Statement of purpose, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 33:3061. Statement of purpose
It is recognized that municipalities, parishes, and school boards of the state must insure themselves and their employees and officers from various monetary risks and exposures, and that it is necessary to accord municipalities, parishes, and school boards great latitude in contracting for such insurance and providing for the payment of the costs thereof in order to allow such entities to secure such insurance at the lowest possible cost including joinder of and participation in interlocal risk management agencies.
Acts 1986, No. 973, §1, eff. July 14, 1986.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 33:3061
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:3061 cover?
Section RS 33:3061 ("Statement of purpose") 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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