Louisiana § RS 40:2017.7 - Enforcement of rules and regulations
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:2017.7 — Enforcement of rules and regulations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 40:2017.7. Enforcement of rules and regulations
It shall be the duty of the secretary as executive head of the department to enforce all rules, standards, regulations and orders of the department and for these purposes he may institute and prosecute mandamus or injunction suits against alleged violators of such rules, standards, regulations or orders in the courts of this state. In any such suits it shall be the duty of the attorney general and the general counsel of the department to represent the secretary.
Added by Acts 1958, No. 38, §1. Amended by Acts 1977, No. 680, §52.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 40:2017.7
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:2017.7 cover?
Section RS 40:2017.7 ("Enforcement of rules and regulations") 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.
How do I cite Louisiana § RS 40:2017.7?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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