Louisiana § RS 40:2841 - Legislative purpose
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:2841 — Legislative purpose, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 40:2841. Legislative purpose
The legislature declares that in order to safeguard the public health, safety, and welfare of the people of this state against unnecessary trauma and time-sensitive related deaths and incidents of morbidity due to trauma, stroke, and ST-segment myocardial infarction (STEMI), a comprehensive, coordinated statewide system for access to regional trauma, stroke, and STEMI patient care throughout the state be established. This system shall be compatible and interfaced with the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness.
Acts 2004, No. 248, §1, eff. June 15, 2004; Acts 2006, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 35, §4, eff. March 1, 2006; Acts 2006, No. 442, §3, eff. June 15, 2006; Acts 2022, No. 123, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:2841 cover?
Section RS 40:2841 ("Legislative purpose") 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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