Louisiana § RS 49:856 - Period in which authority may be exercised
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 49:856 — Period in which authority may be exercised, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 49:856. Period in which authority may be exercised
Officials authorized to act, pursuant to this chapter, as emergency interim successors are empowered to exercise the powers and discharge the duties of an office as herein authorized only after an attack upon the United States, as defined herein, has occurred. The legislature by concurrent resolution, may at any time terminate the authority of said emergency interim successors to exercise the powers and discharge the duties of office as herein provided.
Acts 1963, No. 111, §6.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 49:856
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 49:856 cover?
Section RS 49:856 ("Period in which authority may be exercised") 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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