Louisiana § RS 40:2861 - Legislative intent and public health policy
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§ RS 40:2861. Legislative intent and public health policy
It is the intent of the legislature that the purpose of this Chapter is to license, permit, and monitor pharmacy benefit managers to provide for the effective control and regulation of their activities, maintain and enforce order regarding the prescribing, dispensing, marketing, selling, managing, and use of prescription drugs in this state, and to protect the health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens and residents of this state.
Acts 2019, No. 124, §3, eff. July 1, 2020.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:2861 cover?
Section RS 40:2861 ("Legislative intent and public health policy") 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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