Louisiana § RS 37:1176 - Removal
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 37:1176 — Removal, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 37:1176. Removal
A. A board member may be removed upon one or more of the following grounds:
(1) The refusal or inability for any reason to perform his duties as a member of the board in an efficient, responsible, and professional manner.
(2) The misuse of office to obtain personal, pecuniary, or material gain or advantage for himself or another through such office.
(3) The violation of the laws governing the practice of pharmacy or the distribution of drugs or devices.
B. Removal of a member of the board shall be in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act or other applicable laws.
C. The governor may remove any member of the board for good cause.
Amended by Acts 1974, No. 691, §1; Acts 1999, No. 767, §1; Acts 2022, No. 271, §2.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 37:1176 cover?
Section RS 37:1176 ("Removal") 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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