Louisiana § RS 9:4751 - Definitions
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:4751 — Definitions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 9:4751. Definitions
As used in this Part:
(1) "Ambulance service" means any person who through the use of one or more ambulances and certified emergency medical technicians as defined in R.S. 40:1131, provides transportation of sick or injured persons as a part of a regular course of conduct or business.
(2) "Health care provider" means a person, partnership, corporation, facility, or institution licensed by this state to provide health care or professional services as a physician, dentist, chiropractor, podiatrist, optometrist, pharmacist, dietician, physical therapist, occupational therapist, or psychologist.
(3) "Hospital" means an institution licensed as such by the state of Louisiana.
(4) "Person" means any individual, partnership, association, corporation, government, political subdivision, or governmental agency.
Acts 1990, No. 792, §1; Acts 1995, No. 886, §1; Acts 2001, No. 288, §1; Acts 2003, No. 444, §1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 9:4751
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:4751 cover?
Section RS 9:4751 ("Definitions") 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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