Louisiana § RS 46:971 - Administration of maternal and child health services
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 46:971 — Administration of maternal and child health services, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 46:971. Administration of maternal and child health services
In order to extend and improve services for promoting the health of mothers and children in this state, the Louisiana Department of Health shall be the agency of the state of Louisiana to administer those parts of the federal Social Security Act or any amendments thereto, relating to maternal and child health services, and to receive and expend federal moneys for those services.
Amended by Acts 1978, No. 786, §6, eff. July 17, 1978; Acts 2007, No. 407, §2, eff. July 10, 2007.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 46:971 cover?
Section RS 46:971 ("Administration of maternal and child health 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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