Louisiana § RS 49:167 - State pledge of allegiance
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 49:167 — State pledge of allegiance, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 49:167. State pledge of allegiance
There shall be a state pledge of allegiance, to read as follows:
"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the state of Louisiana and to the motto for which it stands: A state, under God, united in purpose and ideals, confident that justice shall prevail for all of those abiding here."
Added by Acts 1981, No. 711, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 49:167 cover?
Section RS 49:167 ("State pledge of allegiance") 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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