Louisiana § RS 53:101 - Agent of state; cooperation with federal government
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 53:101 — Agent of state; cooperation with federal government, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 53:101. Agent of state; cooperation with federal government
The state department of public welfare, or such other state department, office, agency or commission, designated by the Governor for the purpose, shall have authority to act as agent of the state to cooperate with the federal government in providing assistance for the relief of distress suffered by any person by reason of any restrictive action of the federal government, the evacuation of civilians, sabotage, civil defense measures or enemy action, whether such distress occur during or prior to the existence of a state of war.
Amended by Acts 1951, 1st Ex.Sess., No. 20, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 53:101 cover?
Section RS 53:101 ("Agent of state; cooperation with federal government") 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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