Louisiana § RS 39:1 - Division of administration
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 39:1 — Division of administration, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 39:1. Division of administration
A division of administration is hereby created as a division of the office of the governor and shall exercise those powers and functions as hereinafter set forth and as may be further provided by law.
Amended by Acts 1952, No. 58, §1; Acts 1956, No. 42, §1; Acts 1989, No. 836, §1, eff. July 1, 1989.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 39:1
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 39:1 cover?
Section RS 39:1 ("Division of administration") 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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