Louisiana § RS 46:439.3 - Qui tam action procedures; alternative remedies
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 46:439.3 — Qui tam action procedures; alternative remedies, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 46:439.3. Qui tam action procedures; alternative remedies
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Subpart, the secretary or the attorney general may elect to pursue an administrative or civil action against a qui tam defendant through any alternative remedy available to the secretary or the attorney general. If an alternate remedy is pursued in another proceeding, the person initiating the action shall have the same rights he would have had if the action had continued in accordance with this Subpart. Any finding of fact or conclusion of law made in the other proceeding that has become final shall be conclusive on all parties to an action in accordance with this Subpart. A finding or conclusion is final if it has been finally determined on appeal, if all delays for the filing of an appeal regarding the finding or conclusion have expired, or if the finding or conclusion is not subject to judicial review.
Acts 1997, No. 1373, §1; Acts 2009, No. 426, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 46:439.3
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 46:439.3 cover?
Section RS 46:439.3 ("Qui tam action procedures; alternative remedies") 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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