Louisiana § RS 46:1926 - Delegation of authority
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 46:1926 — Delegation of authority, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 46:1926. Delegation of authority
All decisions authorized or required to be made by the department pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter, unless otherwise specifically limited in this Chapter, may be delegated by the secretary to any qualified employee of the department or, in appropriate cases, to the official in charge of a licensed residential child-caring facility or of a detention or shelter care facility.
Added by Acts 1974, No. 558, §1, emerg. eff. July 12, 1974. Amended by Acts 1978, No. 756, §6, eff. July 17, 1978.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 46:1926
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 46:1926 cover?
Section RS 46:1926 ("Delegation of authority") 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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