Louisiana § RS 40:580.7 - Powers of public officers
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:580.7 — Powers of public officers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 40:580.7. Powers of public officers
An ordinance adopted by the council of the municipality may authorize the public officer to exercise any powers necessary or convenient to carry out and effectuate the purposes and provisions of this Part, including the following:
(1) To investigate the dwelling conditions in the municipality to determine which dwellings therein are unfit for human habitation.
(2) To administer oaths and affirmations and examine witnesses and receive evidence.
(3) To enter upon premises for the purpose of making examinations provided the entries are made in such manner as to cause the least possible inconvenience to the persons in possession.
(4) To appoint and fix the duties of such officers, agents, and employees as he thinks necessary to carry out the purposes of the ordinance.
Acts 1997, No. 1188, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section RS 40:580.7 ("Powers of public officers") 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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