Louisiana § RS 9:170 - Destruction or disposition of property having no substantial commercial value; immunity from liability
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§ RS 9:170. Destruction or disposition of property having no substantial commercial value; immunity from liability
If the administrator determines after investigation that property delivered under this Chapter has no substantial commercial value, the administrator may destroy or otherwise dispose of the property at any time. An action or proceeding may not be maintained against the state or any officer or against the holder for or on account of any acts taken by the administrator under this Section, except for acts constituting intentional misconduct.
Acts 1986, No. 829, §1, eff. July 10, 1986; Acts 1989, No. 12, §1; Acts 1989, No. 532, §1; Acts 1992, No. 74, §1, eff. June 5, 1992; Acts 1997, No. 809, §1, eff. July 10, 1997.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:170 cover?
Section RS 9:170 ("Destruction or disposition of property having no substantial commercial value; immunity from liability") 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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