Louisiana § RS 40:1079.16 - Limitation of liability
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:1079.16 — Limitation of liability, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 40:1079.16. Limitation of liability
A. Any qualified professional who provides services in accordance with the provisions of this Subpart without the permission of one or both of the child's parents shall be presumed to be acting in good faith.
B. Any qualified professional found to be acting in good faith and in compliance with the provisions of this Subpart, and absent willful and wanton misconduct, shall be immune from any liability, civil or criminal, that might otherwise be incurred or imposed as a result of action taken pursuant to this Subpart.
Acts 1994, 3rd Ex. Sess., No. 18, §1, eff. July 6, 1994; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1098.6 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:1079.16 cover?
Section RS 40:1079.16 ("Limitation of liability") 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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