Louisiana § RS 40:1113.4 - Emergencies
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:1113.4 — Emergencies, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 40:1113.4. Emergencies
The provisions of this Part shall not be applicable in emergency situations, which are hereby defined to include but not be limited to those situations in which a patient is in imminent danger of death or great bodily harm and blood or tissue screened pursuant to this Part is not available.
Acts 1987, No. 234, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1299.144 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 40:1113.4
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:1113.4 cover?
Section RS 40:1113.4 ("Emergencies") 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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