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§ 40:549 — Legal construction

Louisiana § 40:549
JurisdictionLouisiana
Title 40Public Health and Safety

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La. Stat. Ann. § 40:549 (2026).

Text

This Chapter shall be construed liberally to effect the charitable and public purposes thereof.

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Legislative History

Acts 1997, No. 1188, §1.

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