Louisiana Statutes
§ 46:1418 — Complaints
Louisiana § 46:1418
JurisdictionLouisiana
Title 46Public Welfare and Assistance
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Bluebook
La. Stat. Ann. § 46:1418 (2026).
Text
A.It shall be the duty of the department, through its duly authorized agents, to investigate all complaints, except complaints concerning the prevention or spread of communicable diseases, including complaints alleging child abuse, against any specialized provider as defined in this Chapter. The department may take such action as is authorized by this Chapter. Any complaint received concerning the prevention or spread of communicable diseases shall be immediately referred to the state health officer through the nearest parish health unit for investigation and disposition.
B.The department shall receive, record, and dispose of complaints in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated under the provisions of this Chapter.
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Legislative History
Acts 1985, No. 286, §1; Acts 1990, No. 242, §2; Acts 2014, No. 868, §5, eff. Oct. 1, 2014.
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Louisiana § 46:1418, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/la/46%3A1418.