Louisiana § RS 37:1066 - Freedom of choice
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 37:1066 — Freedom of choice, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 37:1066. Freedom of choice
Every person shall have complete freedom of choice to use the services of optometrists licensed under this Chapter where such services are permitted by law, and no state, parish or municipal board or agency, or any officer or employee thereof, shall either directly or indirectly limit or restrict the freedom of any person to choose the services of either an optometrist, a physician or a surgeon.
Added Acts 1966, No. 402, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 37:1066 cover?
Section RS 37:1066 ("Freedom of choice") 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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