Louisiana § RS 51:2398 - General provisions

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 51:2398 — General provisions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 51:2398. General provisions

A.  This Chapter shall be liberally construed to accomplish its purposes.

B.  A proceeding to promulgate rules or regulations regarding civil penalties under R.S. 51:2396(I) shall be subject to the Administrative Procedure Act.

C.  Except as otherwise provided in this Subsection, the provisions of a licensee's incorporating statute apply to the licensee.  If a provision of the licensee's incorporating statute conflicts with any provision of this Chapter, this Chapter controls.

Acts 1991, No. 506, §1.

Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 51:2398

What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 51:2398 cover?

Section RS 51:2398 ("General provisions") 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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