Louisiana § RS 3:316 - Functions, powers, and duties of other departments and state agencies
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 3:316 — Functions, powers, and duties of other departments and state agencies, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 3:316. Functions, powers, and duties of other departments and state agencies
Nothing contained in this Chapter shall be deemed to derogate or detract in any way from the functions, powers, or duties prescribed by law of any other department of the state or to interrupt or preclude the direct relationship of any such department or agency with local agencies, individuals, or corporations for the carrying out of such functions, powers, or duties.
Acts 1990, No. 216, §1; Acts 1991, No. 396, §2; Acts 1991, No. 449, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 3:316 cover?
Section RS 3:316 ("Functions, powers, and duties of other departments and state agencies") 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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