Louisiana § RS 46:2551 - Declaration of purpose
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§ RS 46:2551. Declaration of purpose
A. The legislature hereby recognizes all of the following:
(1) It is imperative to protect and assist the youth of Louisiana if this state is to move forward and realize its potential in the future.
(2) It is imperative to reduce the rate of teen pregnancies and prevent the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases among the youth of Louisiana in order to build stronger families and a healthier future for Louisiana.
(3) In order to improve the lives of Louisiana families and ensure a better future for youth of Louisiana, it is imperative for state agencies to collaborate to create a comprehensive strategy to reduce the rate of teen pregnancies and prevent the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases among the youth of Louisiana.
Acts 2014, No. 534, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section RS 46:2551 ("Declaration of purpose") 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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