Louisiana § RS 40:5.2 - Limitations

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:5.2 — Limitations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 40:5.2. Limitations

           Nothing in this Part shall be construed to authorize the state health officer or the Louisiana Department of Health to impose on any person any mode of treatment inconsistent with1 creed or tenets of any religious denomination of which he is an adherent, provided that sanitary and quarantine regulations are complied with by such person.

           Added by Acts 1982, No. 619, §1.

1The words "with creed" are as they appear in the enrolled Act.

Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 40:5.2

What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:5.2 cover?

Section RS 40:5.2 ("Limitations") 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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