Louisiana § RS 40:2115.31 - Legislative intent
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:2115.31 — Legislative intent, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 40:2115.31. Legislative intent
A. The legislature finds and declares that in order to protect the health and welfare of the public it is imperative to regulate and control entities that hold themselves out to the public as providing emergency medical care.
B. The legislature further finds and declares that emergency medical services should be provided in a licensed hospital.
C. The legislature finds and declares that rural hospitals are an essential part of our state's healthcare delivery safety net and their sustainability warrants protections from competing offsite emergency departments with no inpatient hospital services encroaching into their primary service area.
Acts 2019, No. 438, §1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 40:2115.31
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:2115.31 cover?
Section RS 40:2115.31 ("Legislative intent") 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 40:2115.31?
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