Louisiana § RS 37:1163 - Statement of purpose
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 37:1163 — Statement of purpose, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 37:1163. Statement of purpose
It is the purpose of this Chapter to promote, preserve, and protect the public health, safety, and welfare by and through the effective control and regulation of the practice of pharmacy; the licensure of pharmacists; and the licensure, permitting, certification, registration, control, and regulation of all persons or sites in or out of this state that sell drugs or devices to consumers and/or patients or assist in the practice of pharmacy within the state.
Acts 1999, No. 767, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 37:1163
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 37:1163 cover?
Section RS 37:1163 ("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.
How do I cite Louisiana § RS 37:1163?
A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § RS 37:1163" (Louisiana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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