Louisiana § RS 37:1329 - Construction of provisions
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§ RS 37:1329. Construction of provisions
A. The provisions of this Part shall not authorize any individual to practice medicine, surgery, osteopathy, or midwifery or to provide the services of a physician licensed to practice medicine, surgery, or osteopathy by the board. The provisions of this Part shall not be construed to repeal or in any manner affect the provisions of any law relating to the practice of medicine, surgery, osteopathy, or midwifery.
B. Nothing in this Part shall be construed to regulate any health care provider, certified or licensed by the state or otherwise exempted by the board, when acting within the scope of his practice.
Acts 1993, No. 396, §2, eff. Aug. 1, 1993.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section RS 37:1329 ("Construction of provisions") 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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