Louisiana § RS 42:25 - Enforcement

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 42:25 — Enforcement, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 42:25. Enforcement

A.  The attorney general shall enforce the provisions of this Chapter throughout the state.  He may institute enforcement proceedings on his own initiative and shall institute such proceedings upon a complaint filed with him by any person, unless written reasons are given as to why the suit should not be filed.

B.  Each district attorney shall enforce the provisions of this Chapter throughout the judicial district within which he serves.  He may institute enforcement proceedings on his own initiative and shall institute such proceedings upon a complaint filed with him by any person, unless written reasons are given as to why the suit should not be filed.

C.  Any person who has been denied any right conferred by the provisions of this Chapter or who has reason to believe that the provisions of this Chapter have been violated may institute enforcement proceedings.

Added by Acts 1976, No. 665, §1.  Amended by Acts 1977, No. 707, §1; Acts 1979, No. 681, §1; Acts 2010, No. 861, §23.

Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 42:25

What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 42:25 cover?

Section RS 42:25 ("Enforcement") 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.

How do I cite Louisiana § RS 42:25?

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