Louisiana § RS 40:1748 - Access to government services
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:1748 — Access to government services, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 40:1748. Access to government services
A. Each state agency and political subdivision having jurisdiction over buildings where government services are provided to the public shall provide for equal access to such services by persons with physical disabilities. A consumer of such government services who has a visible disability, and the person who is providing assistance to him in securing such services, shall be entitled to priority treatment when such services involve waiting periods.
B. The state agency or political subdivision shall provide for regulations to implement the requirements of R.S. 40:1748(A). Such regulations shall further provide for the reasonable enforcement of these provisions.
Acts 1989, No. 764, §1; Acts 2014, No. 811, §22, eff. June 23, 2014.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 40:1748
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:1748 cover?
Section RS 40:1748 ("Access to government services") 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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