Louisiana § RS 40:2009.43 - Culinary therapy authorized
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:2009.43 — Culinary therapy authorized, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 40:2009.43. Culinary therapy authorized
Notwithstanding any contrary provision of law, rule, or regulation of any department or agency, or any local ordinance or code, licensed nursing homes or long-term care facilities may provide culinary therapy as part of a planned patient activity program for residents of said facilities.
Added by Acts 1980, No. 474, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 40:2009.43
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:2009.43 cover?
Section RS 40:2009.43 ("Culinary therapy authorized") 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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