Louisiana § RS 40:1591 - Enforcement of Part
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:1591 — Enforcement of Part, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 40:1591. Enforcement of Part
A. The enforcement personnel of the state fire marshal shall enforce this Part and all other laws under the jurisdiction of the state fire marshal and other lawful orders of the state fire marshal, the violation of which would constitute a misdemeanor offense. The state fire marshal may delegate some or all of such enforcement authority to the chief of a fire department of a political subdivision and his authorized representatives. This enforcement authority shall include the power to issue misdemeanor summons.
B. The law enforcement officers of each political subdivision of the state shall enforce this Part and all other laws under the jurisdiction of the state fire marshal and other lawful orders of the state fire marshal.
Acts 1991, No. 33, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 40:1591
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:1591 cover?
Section RS 40:1591 ("Enforcement of Part") 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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