Louisiana § RS 42:1118.1 - Studies or position papers on public policy
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§ RS 42:1118.1. Studies or position papers on public policy
A. If not otherwise prohibited by this Chapter, any public employee of the executive, judicial, or legislative branch of state government or any local governmental subdivision who contracts with a person or governmental entity to provide political position papers, economic studies, or policy statements relative to public policy concerning any rule, regulation, or legislation proposed, passed, or adopted by the state or any of its political subdivisions, or any entity receiving public funds, shall disclose the name and address of the person or governmental entity engaging his services, the amount of the contract, and the nature of the business or relationship.
B. The disclosure statements required by this Section shall be filed with the appropriate ethics body for public employees prior to the publication, dissemination, or public release of such paper, study, or statement.
Acts 1992, No. 927, §1; Acts 2010, No. 861, §18.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 42:1118.1
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 42:1118.1 cover?
Section RS 42:1118.1 ("Studies or position papers on public 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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