§ 46:54 — Parish offices

Louisiana § 46:54

• Jurisdiction: Louisiana
• Title 46: Public Welfare and Assistance

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NOTE: §54 eff. until Oct. 1, 2027. See Acts 2025, No. 478.
§54. Parish offices
There shall be in each parish of the state a parish office of the department; provided
that the department may unite two or more parishes and form a district office. All duties and
responsibilities set forth in this Chapter for parish offices shall also apply to the district
offices.
NOTE: §54 as amended by Acts 2025, No. 478, eff. Oct. 1, 2027.
§54. Parish offices
A. There shall be in each parish of the state a parish office of the department;
provided that the department may unite two or more parishes and form a district office. All
duties and responsibilities set forth in this Chapter for parish offices shall also apply to the
district offices.
B. Under rules and regulations of the department, the field and district offices shall
administer all forms of public assistance within the department's purview in respective
parishes.

Legislative History

Acts 1978, No. 786, §6, eff. July 17, 1978; Acts 2018, No. 206, §5; Acts 2025, No. 478, §13, eff. Oct. 1, 2027.