Louisiana § RS 39:1314 - Emergencies
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 39:1314 — Emergencies, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 39:1314. Emergencies
Nothing shall prohibit the expenditure of funds in cases of emergency. For purposes of this Section, "an emergency" means an unforeseen event bringing with it destruction or injury of life or property or the imminent threat of such destruction or injury.
Added by Acts 1980, No. 504, §1, eff. Sept. 1, 1980. Acts 1984, No. 186, §2; Acts 1993, No. 236, §1, eff. June 1, 1993; Acts 1999, No. 775, §2, eff. July 2, 1999.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 39:1314
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 39:1314 cover?
Section RS 39:1314 ("Emergencies") 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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