Louisiana Statutes
§ 40:2 — State health officer
Louisiana·Title 40 Public Health and Safety
§2. State health officer
The surgeon general appointed by the governor shall serve as the state health officer.
The surgeon general shall collaborate with the secretary on any order, rule, or regulation
issued by the state health officer. Any order, rule, or regulation issued by the state health
officer shall be effective upon signature.
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Legislative History
Acts 1976, No. 346, §1. Amended by Acts 1978, No. 786, §5, eff. July 17, 1978;
Acts 2024, No. 739, §2, eff. June 19, 2024.
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Rules and regulations§ 40:1012
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