Louisiana § RS 9:59 - Application of definitions; distinctions between the sexes
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:59 — Application of definitions; distinctions between the sexes, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 9:59. Application of definitions; distinctions between the sexes
Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, any provision of law enacted by the legislature or any rule adopted by a state agency or other entity subject to the Administrative Procedure Act when applicable to an individual's sex shall apply those definitions provided in R.S. 9:58.
Acts 2024, No. 436, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 9:59
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:59 cover?
Section RS 9:59 ("Application of definitions; distinctions between the sexes") 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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