Louisiana § RS 43:146 - Designation of other newspaper when no newspaper published in the parish

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§ RS 43:146. Designation of other newspaper when no newspaper published in the parish

Where there is no newspaper published in an office physically located within the parish which meets the requirements of R.S. 43:140(3), a newspaper in an adjoining parish may be designated as the official journal.

Acts 1986, No. 378, §1, eff. July 2, 1986.  

Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 43:146 cover?

Section RS 43:146 ("Designation of other newspaper when no newspaper published in the parish") 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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