Louisiana § RS 33:5153 - Power to contract for group liability insurance
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:5153 — Power to contract for group liability insurance, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 33:5153. Power to contract for group liability insurance
Any political subdivision of this state may make contracts of insurance with any insurance company legally authorized to do business in this state insuring their officers, employees, agents, and officials, elected, appointed, or hired, under policies of group liability insurance, against any personal liability that may arise as a result of their actions taken within the scope and discharge of their duties as public officers, agents, officials or employees.
Added by Acts 1976, No. 265, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 33:5153
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:5153 cover?
Section RS 33:5153 ("Power to contract for group liability insurance") 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 33:5153?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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