Louisiana § RS 47:1901 - Election
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 47:1901 — Election, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 47:1901. Election
A. At the general state election held every four years, there shall be elected in each parish by the qualified voters thereof, one tax assessor, who shall hold office for four years from and after the thirty-first day of December of the year in which he is elected.
B. At the local municipal election held every four years, there shall be elected in Orleans Parish by the qualified voters thereof, one tax assessor, who shall hold office for four years from and after the thirty-first day of December of the year in which he is elected.
Amended by Acts 1970, No. 155, §1; Acts 2001, No. 74, §1, eff. July 1, 2001; Acts 2006, No. 622, §8, eff. Dec. 11, 2006.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 47:1901
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 47:1901 cover?
Section RS 47:1901 ("Election") 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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