Louisiana § RS 37:1797 - Records open to inspection
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§ RS 37:1797. Records open to inspection
A. The commissioner, or his designee, may inspect all records of any person regulated by the provisions of this Part to ensure compliance with the provisions of this Part and any rules or regulations adopted under this Part.
B. The records maintained pursuant to R.S. 37:1796 shall at all times be open to the inspection of the appropriate law enforcement officer as defined in R.S. 37:1782(5).
Acts 1993, No. 391, §1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993; Acts 1999, No. 361, §1; Acts 2012, No. 144, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section RS 37:1797 ("Records open to inspection") 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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