Louisiana § RS 40:1666 - Purpose of law
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:1666 — Purpose of law, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 40:1666. Purpose of law
This law is enacted by the legislature in the exercise of the police power of the state, to promote the public welfare and safety, by providing better protection from fire and other conflagrations.
Acts 1963, No. 82, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 33:2001. See Acts 2014, No. 158, §§3 and 7.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 40:1666
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:1666 cover?
Section RS 40:1666 ("Purpose of law") 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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