Louisiana § RS 40:1291.2 - Purpose
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:1291.2 — Purpose, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 40:1291.2. Purpose
The legislature finds and determines that it is in the best interest of the people of this state to protect nonsmokers from involuntary exposure to secondhand smoke. The legislature further finds and determines that a balance should be struck between the health concerns of nonconsumers of tobacco products and the need to minimize unwarranted governmental intrusion into and regulation of private spheres of conduct and choice with respect to the use or nonuse of tobacco products in certain designated public areas and in private places. Therefore, the legislature hereby declares that the purpose of this Part is to preserve and improve the health, comfort, and environment of the people of this state by limiting exposure to tobacco smoke.
Acts 2006, No. 815, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2007; Acts 2014, No. 546, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2015; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1300.252 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 40:1291.2
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:1291.2 cover?
Section RS 40:1291.2 ("Purpose") 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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