Louisiana Statutes
§ 42:1
Louisiana § 42:1
JurisdictionLouisiana
Title 42Public Officers and Employees
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La. Stat. Ann. § 42:1 (2026).
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§1. Public office defined
As used in this title, the term "public office" means any state, district, parish or municipal office, elective or appointive, or any position as member on a board or commission, elective or appointive, when the office or position is established by the constitution or laws of this state.
"Public officer" is any person holding a public office in this state.
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Nearby Sections
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§ 42:1
§ 42:1§ 42:1001
§ 42:1001§ 42:1002
Definitions§ 42:1003
Federal-State agreement§ 42:1004
Contributions by state employees§ 42:1005
Plans for coverage of employees of political subdivision and of state and local instrumentalities§ 42:1008
Rules and regulations§ 42:1009
Studies and reports§ 42:1010
Referenda and certification§ 42:1051
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