Louisiana § RS 47:299.31 - Purpose
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 47:299.31 — Purpose, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 47:299.31. Purpose
The purpose of this Part is to establish a system to permit certain persons of the state of Louisiana to make a claim of offset to the secretary of the Department of Revenue against any amounts refundable to an individual who has failed to provide child support or spousal support pursuant to an order and against whom a judgment has been rendered making such arrearages executory. It is the intention of the legislature that this offset remedy be in addition to and not in substitution of any other remedy or action provided by law in favor of such person for the collection of the debt.
Acts 1992, No. 735, §1; Acts 1997, No. 658, §2; Acts 2006, No. 478, §2, eff. June 22, 2006.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 47:299.31
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 47:299.31 cover?
Section RS 47:299.31 ("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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