Louisiana § RS 51:1758 - Waiver prohibited
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§ RS 51:1758. Waiver prohibited
Notwithstanding any contract or choice of law provision in a contract, a waiver or limitation, or purported waiver or limitation, of any of the following shall be void and unenforceable as contrary to public policy, and a court or arbitrator shall not enforce or give effect to the waiver:
(1) A protection or requirement pursuant to this Chapter.
(2) The right to cooperate with the division or to file a complaint with the division.
Acts 2023, No. 456, §1, eff. July 1, 2024; Acts 2024, No. 656, §1, eff. July 1, 2025.
NOTE: Acts 2023, No. 456 became effective July 1, 2024. Acts 2024, No. 656 changes the effective date of Acts 2023, No. 456 to July 1, 2025. However, Acts 2024, No. 656 is not effective until July 1, 2025.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 51:1758 cover?
Section RS 51:1758 ("Waiver prohibited") 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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