Louisiana § RS 40:1578.3 - Emergency closure during appeal
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:1578.3 — Emergency closure during appeal, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 40:1578.3. Emergency closure during appeal
The fire marshal may bring a summary proceeding in accordance with the provisions of Code of Civil Procedure Articles 2591 through 2596 in the district court which has jurisdiction over the structure or movable to require closure of such during the pendency of proceedings before the board of review or after the board renders a final decision. The court shall order such immediate closure if it finds that public health, safety or welfare imperatively requires emergency action and incorporates a finding to such effect in its order. These proceedings shall be promptly instituted and determined.
Added by Acts 1974, No. 236, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 40:1578.3
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:1578.3 cover?
Section RS 40:1578.3 ("Emergency closure during appeal") 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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