Louisiana § RS 45:856 - Special counsel for state in rate and transportation cases
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 45:856 — Special counsel for state in rate and transportation cases, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 45:856. Special counsel for state in rate and transportation cases
The attorney general may employ special counsel versed in handling traffic matters, and other experts as may be necessary, to prosecute and defend before the Interstate Commerce Commission and other federal commissions, and both state and federal courts, rate and transportation cases, and to defend before these courts other cases involving rates of various utilities subject to the jurisdiction of the Louisiana Public Service Commission in which the state and its people have an interest.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 45:856
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 45:856 cover?
Section RS 45:856 ("Special counsel for state in rate and transportation cases") 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 45:856?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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