Louisiana § RS 48:52 - Powers of secretary
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 48:52 — Powers of secretary, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 48:52. Powers of secretary
The secretary as the executive head of the department shall exercise all of the functions of the department through the departmental organizations provided for by law and to the extent provided by applicable law. Every lawful act of the secretary performed in his official capacity is the act of the department.
Amended by Acts 1975, No. 151, §1; Acts 1977, No. 291, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 48:52
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 48:52 cover?
Section RS 48:52 ("Powers of secretary") 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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