Louisiana § RS 42:163 - Public officers; date salary commences
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 42:163 — Public officers; date salary commences, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 42:163. Public officers; date salary commences
The salary of any officer in this state whose compensation depends upon or is to be computed by time of service shall commence from the date on which he took the oath of office, or, where the oath is taken in compliance with Section 141 of Title 42, from the effective date as set therein.
Amended by Acts 1978, No. 437, §1; Acts 1979, No. 652, §2.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 42:163 cover?
Section RS 42:163 ("Public officers; date salary commences") 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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