Louisiana § RS 9:4216 - Limitation of application of Chapter
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§ RS 9:4216. Limitation of application of Chapter
A. Nothing contained in this Chapter applies to contracts of employment of labor or to contracts for arbitration which are controlled by valid legislation of the United States or to contracts made prior to July 28, 1948.
B. Nothing contained in this Chapter applies to contracts mandating arbitration of child custody or visitation.
C. Arbitration of child custody or visitation is against the public policy of this state. Any provision of an agreement to arbitrate that mandates the arbitration of child custody or visitation is void and unenforceable.
D. No court in the state shall recognize or enforce any arbitral award governing child custody or visitation.
Acts 2026, No. 582, §1
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:4216 cover?
Section RS 9:4216 ("Limitation of application of Chapter") 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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