Louisiana § RS 33:4772 - Legislative purpose; governmental duty
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§ RS 33:4772. Legislative purpose; governmental duty
The legislature hereby finds and declares that:
(1) The policy, purpose, and intent for the promulgation and adoption of a building code by a political subdivision is to promote the safety, health, morals, and general welfare of the community.
(2) The policy, purpose, and intent of the enforcement of a building code by an enforcement agency is the reasonable protection of the safety, health, morals, and general welfare of the public.
(3) Nothing contained in this Subpart or in any building code shall be construed as establishing or imposing upon a political subdivision a duty, special or otherwise, to or for the benefit of any individual person or group of persons.
Acts 1987, No. 648, §1, eff. July 9, 1987.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:4772 cover?
Section RS 33:4772 ("Legislative purpose; governmental duty") 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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