Louisiana § RS 47:120.34 - Legislative intent; declaration of purpose and policy
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§ RS 47:120.34. Legislative intent; declaration of purpose and policy
It is the intent of the legislature to protect the health, safety, and well-being of the children of the state. The legislature declares that the children of the state are its single greatest resource and that these children require the utmost protection to guard their future and the future of the state. It is in the public interest to protect our children from child abuse and neglect.
Acts 1992, No. 900, §2, eff. July 1, 1993; Acts 2021, No. 114, §18, eff. July 1, 2022.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section RS 47:120.34 ("Legislative intent; declaration of purpose and policy") 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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