Louisiana § RS 40:2268.5 - Commission as body politic; powers
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§ RS 40:2268.5. Commission as body politic; powers
A. The commission is created as a body politic with the right to sue and be sued, to enter into contracts, to acquire any and all property necessary for its maintenance and operation by all lawful means, to incur debt in anticipation of its revenues, to accept gifts and donations, to establish rules and regulations for the conduct of its affairs, to employ necessary personnel, and to require bond for the handling of its funds in an amount to be determined by it. Employees of the commission, as a condition of employment, shall become members of the Parochial Employees Retirement System of Louisiana according to laws relative thereto. Title to fixtures, equipment, assets, and other property of any kind which have been provided by any coroner, law enforcement agency, or governing authority of any municipality or parish for the initial establishment of the commission shall remain in such coroner, law enforcement agency, or governing authority.
B. The commission may establish and maintain branch or "satellite" laboratories at any location in any member parish.
C. The commission shall promulgate rules and regulations governing the operations of the laboratory specifically to include the conditions under which the laboratory may be utilized and by whom.
Acts 1988, No. 82, §1, eff. June 23, 1988.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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