Louisiana § RS 40:1309 - Rules and regulations
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:1309 — Rules and regulations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 40:1309. Rules and regulations
The governor may prescribe such general administrative rules for the conduct of the affairs of the department, not inconsistent with law, as he thinks necessary or expedient.
The director of public safety may prescribe such administrative rules as he thinks necessary or expedient for the proper conduct of the work of the department and for making effective the provisions of law, so long as these rules are not inconsistent with the law or with any general rules prescribed by the governor.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 40:1309
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:1309 cover?
Section RS 40:1309 ("Rules and regulations") 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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