Louisiana § RS 49:855 - Formalities of taking office
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 49:855 — Formalities of taking office, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 49:855. Formalities of taking office
At the time of their designation, emergency interim successors shall take such oath as may be required for them to exercise the powers and discharge the duties of the office to which they may succeed. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person, as a prerequisite to the exercise of the powers or discharge of the duties of an office to which he succeeds, shall be required to comply with any other provision of law relative to taking office.
Acts 1963, No. 111, §5.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 49:855
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 49:855 cover?
Section RS 49:855 ("Formalities of taking office") 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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