Louisiana § RS 49:157 - State artist laureate
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 49:157 — State artist laureate, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 49:157. State artist laureate
The governor is authorized to appoint an artist laureate for the State of Louisiana, who shall serve during the term of office of the appointing governor.
Said appointee shall be a citizen of this state and shall serve under the provisions of this section without remuneration of any kind whatsoever.
Acts 1952, No. 14, §1, 2.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 49:157 cover?
Section RS 49:157 ("State artist laureate") 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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