Louisiana § RS 39:1625 - Contract content
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 39:1625 — Contract content, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 39:1625. Contract content
Each contract for professional, personal, consulting, or social services entered into by a governmental body as defined in R.S. 39:1556(24) shall contain as a minimum: description of the work to be performed and objectives to be met; amount and time of payments to be made; description of reports or other deliverables to be received, when applicable; date of reports or other deliverables to be received, when applicable; responsibility for payment of taxes, when applicable; circumstances under which the contract can be terminated either with or without cause; remedies for default; and a statement giving the legislative auditor the authority to audit records of the individual or firm.
Added by Acts 1979, No. 715, §1, eff. July 1, 1980; Acts 2014, No. 864, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 2015.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 39:1625
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 39:1625 cover?
Section RS 39:1625 ("Contract content") 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 39:1625?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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