Louisiana § RS 46:151 - System of adult services
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 46:151 — System of adult services, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 46:151. System of adult services
A. The Louisiana Department of Health shall provide a system of adult services for persons who are elderly, blind, or have disabilities pursuant to Title VI of the Social Security Act of 1935 as amended.
B. The provisions of this Section shall become effective when the necessary funds are made available to the department.
Amended by Acts 1958, No. 406, §1; Acts 1960, No. 487, §1, emerg. eff. July 9, 1960; Acts 1964, No. 337, §1; Acts 1966, No. 352, §1; Acts 1970, No. 496, §1; Acts 1974, No. 668, §1; Acts 1978, No. 786, §6, eff. July 17, 1978; Acts 2014, No. 811, §24, eff. June 23, 2014.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 46:151 cover?
Section RS 46:151 ("System of adult services") 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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