Louisiana Statutes
§ 40:2 — State health officer
Louisiana § 40:2
JurisdictionLouisiana
Title 40Public Health and Safety
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Bluebook
La. Stat. Ann. § 40:2 (2026).
Text
§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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Related
Neola N. Howard, Etc. v. Ray Fortenberry, Etc.
723 F.2d 1206 (Fifth Circuit, 1984)
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.
Nearby Sections
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§ 40:1
Assistant secretary§ 40:10
Preparation for emergency§ 40:1001
§ 40:1001§ 40:1003
Definitions§ 40:1008
Education and treatment§ 40:1009
Unlawful acts and penalties§ 40:1010
Evaluation; data analysis; reporting§ 40:1011
Rules and regulations§ 40:1012
Authority to contract§ 40:1013
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Louisiana § 40:2, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/la/40%3A2.