Louisiana § RS 38:14 - Governor and director to prescribe general administrative rules
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 38:14 — Governor and director to prescribe general administrative rules, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 38:14. Governor and director to prescribe general administrative rules
The governor may prescribe all general administrative rules for the conduct of the affairs of the administrative departments, not inconsistent with law which he may deem necessary or expedient. The head of the department may prescribe all administrative rules with the approval of the board of the department which he may deem necessary or expedient for the proper conduct of the work of the department and for making effective the provisions of law and which are not inconsistent with any provisions of law or with any general rules prescribed by the governor.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 38:14
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 38:14 cover?
Section RS 38:14 ("Governor and director to prescribe general administrative rules") 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 38:14?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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