Louisiana § RS 36:960 - Membership in certain departments and agencies prohibited

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 36:960 — Membership in certain departments and agencies prohibited, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 36:960. Membership in certain departments and agencies prohibited

No member of the legislature shall hold office or serve in any of the departments or agencies of the executive branch of state government as enumerated and contained in this Title.  

Acts 1976, No. 513, §1.  Amended by Acts 1977, No. 83, §1, eff. June 22, 1977.  

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 36:960

What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 36:960 cover?

Section RS 36:960 ("Membership in certain departments and agencies prohibited") 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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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?

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