Louisiana § RS 46:1418 - Complaints
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 46:1418 — Complaints, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 46:1418. Complaints
A. It shall be the duty of the department, through its duly authorized agents, to investigate all complaints, except complaints concerning the prevention or spread of communicable diseases, including complaints alleging child abuse, against any specialized provider as defined in this Chapter. The department may take such action as is authorized by this Chapter. Any complaint received concerning the prevention or spread of communicable diseases shall be immediately referred to the state health officer through the nearest parish health unit for investigation and disposition.
B. The department shall receive, record, and dispose of complaints in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated under the provisions of this Chapter.
Acts 1985, No. 286, §1; Acts 1990, No. 242, §2; Acts 2014, No. 868, §5, eff. Oct. 1, 2014.
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 46:1418 cover?
Section RS 46:1418 ("Complaints") 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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