Louisiana § RS 39:1544 - Department responsibilities
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§ RS 39:1544. Department responsibilities
Each state department shall have the following responsibilities relating to the state's insurance program:
(1) To submit to the office of risk management all information requested relating to risk management.
(2) To open all files relating to the insurance program to the office of risk management.
(3) To institute procedures for the timely and thorough investigation of all incidents which may give rise to a claim against the state.
Added by Acts 1980, No. 520, §1, eff. July 1, 1980.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 39:1544 cover?
Section RS 39:1544 ("Department responsibilities") 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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