Louisiana § RS 40:1057.14 - Time of taking effect
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§ RS 40:1057.14. Time of taking effect
This Chapter becomes effective upon signature by the governor or, if not signed or vetoed by the governor, upon expiration of the time for laws of the 1975 Regular Session of the Legislature to become effective without action by the governor, as provided by Article III, Section 18 of the 1974 Constitution of the State of Louisiana; however, no penalty or order of court shall be enforced for any violation of this Chapter which occurs prior to the expiration of such prescribed period or periods, by the secretary, ending not more than twelve months after July 17, 1975, as the secretary may prescribe on the basis of a finding that conditions exist which necessitate the prescribing of such additional period or periods; provided, that the secretary may limit the application of such additional period or periods to violations related to specified provisions of this Chapter, or to specified kinds of hazardous aerosols or packages thereof.
Added by Acts 1975, No. 590, §1, eff. July 17, 1975. Amended by Acts 1978, No. 786, §5, eff. July 17, 1978.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section RS 40:1057.14 ("Time of taking effect") 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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