Louisiana § RS 37:3171 - Statement of purpose
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 37:3171 — Statement of purpose, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 37:3171. Statement of purpose
The intent of the legislature in licensing and regulating interior designers is to exercise the police power of the state to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the people of this state by limiting the practice of interior design to interior designers who have the design education and training required by this Chapter or to persons who are otherwise exempted from the provisions of this Chapter by establishing a board to set rules and criteria for licensing to protect the public from those not competent, and by prescribing penalties for violations.
Acts 1990, No. 846, §1; Acts 1995, No. 496, §1; Acts 1997, No. 877, §1; Acts 1999, No. 426, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 37:3171
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 37:3171 cover?
Section RS 37:3171 ("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.
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