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LA Rev Stat § 49:170.9 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 49 - State Administration|§170.9. State meat pie

RS 170.9 - State meat pie There shall be an official state meat pie. The official state meat pie shall be the Natchitoches Meat Pie. Its use on official documents of the state and with the insignia of the state is hereby authorized. Acts 2003, No. 607, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 49:170.10 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 49 - State Administration|§170.10. Official state "Uncle Earl's Hog Dog Trials"

RS 170.10 - Official state "Uncle Earl's Hog Dog Trials" A. The official state "Uncle Earl's Hog Dog Trials" shall be the "Uncle Earl's Hog Dog Trials" held annually in the parish of Winn, city of Winnfield, Louisiana. B. The fourth weekend in March of every year shall be "Uncle Earl's Hog Dog Trials Weekend" in the state. Acts 2003, No. 808, §1, eff. July 1, 2003.
LA Rev Stat § 49:170.11 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 49 - State Administration|§170.11. State vegetable plant; state vegetable

RS 170.11 - State vegetable plant; state vegetable A. There shall be an official state vegetable plant. The official state vegetable plant shall be the Creole Tomato. Its use on official documents of the state and with the insignia of the state is hereby authorized. B. There shall be an official state vegetable. The official state vegetable shall be the sweet potato. Its use on official documents of the state and with the insignia of the state is hereby authorized. Acts 2003, No. 857, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 49:170.12 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 49 - State Administration|§170.12. State cuisine

RS 170.12 - State cuisine There shall be an official state cuisine. The official state cuisine shall be gumbo. Its use on the official documents of the state and with the insignia of the state is hereby authorized. Acts 2004, No. 406, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 49:170.13 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 49 - State Administration|§170.13. Gateway to the Atchafalaya Basin; St. Mary Parish

RS 170.13 - Gateway to the Atchafalaya Basin; St. Mary Parish St. Mary Parish is hereby designated as the Gateway to the Atchafalaya Basin, home of some of the best bass fishing tournaments in the world. Acts 2004, No. 594, §1, eff. July 5, 2004.
LA Rev Stat § 49:170.14 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 49 - State Administration|§170.14. State song for the Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita recovery effort; official state troubadour

RS 170.14 - State song for the Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita recovery effort; official state troubadour A. There shall be an official state song for the Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita recovery effort. The official state song for the Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita recovery effort shall be "Come Back to Louisiana", a musical composition with lyrics and music by Jay Chevalier and Bobby Attwood; the lyrics reading as follows: Since you left me the tears are fallin' Can't you hear my lips a callin' Come back come back to Louisiana Katrina/Rita caused this aching It's my heart you're breakin' Come back come back to Louisiana Nothin' seems right No days just nights Don't you know I'm lonely And I want you only My pirogue' don't pole the same Some times I don't know my name Come back come back to Louisiana Some times I think I'm dying Even the willow trees are cryin' Come back come back to Louisiana B. Jay Chevalier shall be known as the official state troubadour for the Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita relief efforts as he travels the world bringing awareness of the destruction caused by the hurricanes and the continuing needs of the people of Louisiana. Acts 2006, No. 200, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 49:170.15 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 49 - State Administration|§170.15. Gateway to Louisiana and America; Plaquemines Parish

RS 170.15 - Gateway to Louisiana and America; Plaquemines Parish The parish of Plaquemines is hereby designated as the "Gateway to Louisiana and America". Acts 2008, No. 781, §1, eff. July 7, 2008.
LA Rev Stat § 49:170.16 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 49 - State Administration|§170.16. State symbol

RS 170.16 - State symbol There shall be an official state symbol. The fleur-de-lis shall be an official state symbol. The use of the fleur-de-lis on official documents of the state along with the insignia of the state is hereby authorized. Acts 2008, No. 803, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 49:170.17 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 49 - State Administration|§170.17. State boat

RS 170.17 - State boat There shall be an official state boat, which shall be the pirogue. The use of its likeness or image on official documents of the state and with the insignia of the state is hereby authorized. Acts 2012, No. 134, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 49:170.18 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 49 - State Administration|§170.18. Irish-American Heritage Month

RS 170.18 - Irish-American Heritage Month A. The legislature does hereby recognize and acknowledge the following: (1) A significant portion of our citizens are of Irish descent whose ancestors immigrated from Ireland as a result of the potato famine in the 1840s, settling in numerous locations throughout the state, often in neighborhoods located near the Mississippi River such as the Irish Channel and the Third Ward in New Orleans. (2) A hard-working people, Irish tradition, culture, folklore, music, and dedication to God and family are reflected in the culture and mix of our state's heritage and a source of great achievement and pride to persons of Irish descent in Louisiana. (3) It is the policy of this state to acknowledge and foster the varied cultures and influences unique to our region and its people and to support the aspirations of all who wish to retain their historical roots and culture while continuing to improve their own economic conditions and that of our state. B. In observance and recognition of the contributions and colorful history of Irish in our state and to honor those of Irish descent in our state, the legislature hereby designates the month of March of each year as "Irish-American Heritage Month" in Louisiana. Acts 2012, No. 324, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 49:170.19 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 49 - State Administration|§170.19. Folklife heritage

RS 170.19 - Folklife heritage It is hereby declared that fox pen hunting is part of the folklife heritage of the state and, as such, should be preserved in order to help maintain the folklife culture. Acts 2014, No. 552, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 49:171 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 49 - State Administration|§171. Poet laureate; creation

RS 171 - Poet laureate; creation The position of Louisiana State Poet Laureate is hereby created within the office of the governor. Acts 2000, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 55, §1. NOTE: See Acts 2000, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 55, §3, relative to continued service of past laureate in office.
LA Rev Stat § 49:172 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 49 - State Administration|§172. Selection

RS 172 - Selection A. The Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities shall appoint a selection committee consisting of two published poets from Louisiana, two professors of literature from a Louisiana college or university, two representatives of the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, and a representative from the Louisiana State University Press. B.(1) The selection committee shall submit a list of three nominees to the governor for appointment to the position of Louisiana State Poet Laureate subject to Senate confirmation. (2) No member of the selection committee may be nominated. (3) No member of the selection committee shall have a personal or professional conflict of interest. C. The selection committee shall select individuals whose poetry has been published in books, anthologies, literary journals, or magazines. The nominees shall be Louisiana born or domiciled in Louisiana at the time of the nomination. In selecting the nominees the panel shall solicit input from the general public and the literary community. The selection committee shall select nominees who reflect the diverse cultures and heritage of Louisiana. Nominations for the poet laureate to the committee shall be accompanied by a curriculum vitae of the nominee. Acts 2000, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 55, §1. NOTE: See Acts 2000, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 55, §3, relative to continued service of poet laureate in office.
LA Rev Stat § 49:173 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 49 - State Administration|§173. Term; duties; nomination; appointment

RS 173 - Term; duties; nomination; appointment A.(1) The state's poet laureate shall serve a two-year term and shall deliver an annual reading in a location in the state as designated by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities. (2) No state poet laureate shall serve two consecutive terms. B.(1) The selection committee shall be appointed no later than September first beginning in the year 2002 and every second year thereafter and shall submit a list of nominees to the governor no later than December first of each year following the appointment of the selection committee. (2) The governor shall appoint the state poet laureate no later than January fifteenth of each year following the receipt of the list of nominees. (3) In the event of the death, resignation, or any other vacancy or inability to perform the duties of poet laureate a selection committee shall be appointed by Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities. The nominating committee shall within ninety days of their appointment submit a list of nominees to the governor for consideration. (4) Within forty-five days from receipt of the list of nominees the governor shall appoint the state poet laureate. Acts 2000, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 55, §1. NOTE: See Acts 2000, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 55, §3.
LA Rev Stat § 49:181 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 49 - State Administration|§181. State examinations; interpreters for the deaf and hard of hearing

RS 181 - State examinations; interpreters for the deaf and hard of hearing  A. Any person who is deaf or hard of hearing and takes an examination which is a prerequisite for employment or licensing by the state or any of its agencies is entitled to be furnished, upon request, with an interpreter by the state or its agency.  B. Interpreters appointed under this Section shall be compensated for their services based on the fee schedule established pursuant to R.S. 46:2370.  Acts 1968, No. 515, §§1, 2; Acts 1989, No. 109, §2; Acts 2017, No. 146, §13.
LA Rev Stat § 49:185 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 49 - State Administration|§185. Governmental restriction of choice prohibited

RS 185 - Governmental restriction of choice prohibited  Every person in this state needing eye care shall have complete freedom to use the services of an individual licensed under either R.S. 37:1041 through R.S. 37:1066 or R.S. 37:1261 through R.S. 37:1290. No state, parish or municipal board or agency, nor any officer or employee thereof, shall either directly or indirectly limit or restrict the freedom of any person to choose the services of a person so licensed under either authority. Added by Acts 1970, No. 170, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 49:190 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 49 - State Administration|§190. Definitions

RS 190 - Definitions For the purposes of this Part: (1) The term "statutory entity" means any "agency," "department," or "office" as defined in R.S. 36:3. (2) The term "applicable termination date" means the date provided for termination of legislative authority for the existence of a particular entity, as provided in Section 191 of this Part. (3) The term "evaluation" means with respect to a statutory entity, a comprehensive evaluation to determine if the merits of the activities of the entity support its continuation. (4) The term "activity" means any task performed by any employee or contractor of the state, or by any group of employees or contractors. (5) The term "program" means any group of activities which are directed toward or tend to produce an identifiable outcome. Added by Acts 1976, No. 277, §1. Amended by Acts 1978, No. 674, §1; Acts 1983, No. 450, §1; Acts 1995, No. 712, §1. {{NOTE: SEE ACTS 1984, NO. 189.}} {{NOTE: SEE ACTS 1987, NO. 8, §§1, 2, AND 3.}} {{NOTE: SEE ACTS 1987, NO. 7, REGARDING RE-CREATION OF STATUTORY ENTITIES UNDER THE DEPT. OF REVENUE AND TAXATION.}}
LA Rev Stat § 49:190.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 49 - State Administration|§190.1. Termination dates of statutory entities

RS 190.1 - Termination dates of statutory entities Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the date for the termination of a statutory entity shall be July first of an odd-numbered year. Acts 1995, No. 712, §1; Acts 2004, No. 477, §1, eff. June 30, 2004. NOTE: See Acts 2004, No. 477, §2, relative to Act superseding conflicting provisions of R.S. 49:192 and 193.
LA Rev Stat § 49:191.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 49 - State Administration|§191.1. Termination of unfunded programs and Acts

RS 191.1 - Termination of unfunded programs and Acts A. Beginning with budgets presented for Fiscal Year 1986-1987 and in addition to the requirements of R.S. 39:28 et seq., each budget unit of the state shall compile a listing of all legislatively authorized programs and Acts of the legislature directing any activity to be administered by such budget unit for which implementing funds were not appropriated in the prior fiscal year. The listing shall be submitted to the executive budget office, the legislative fiscal office, and the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget as an addendum to the annual budget request. B. Following the review, analysis, and study of the listings provided above, the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget shall submit its findings and recommendations thereon to the members of the legislature not later than two weeks prior to each regular session of the legislature as an addendum to the report on the proposed executive budget required by R.S. 24:653(C). C. The committee shall include a draft of any proposed legislation as shall be necessary to accomplish its recommendations. If the committee recommends termination of an unfunded program or activity, it shall cause legislation to be introduced specifically providing for the repeal thereof. If the committee recommends continuance, it shall recommend appropriating funds therefor and any other legislation directing specific changes therein as a condition of continuance of such legislative authority. Acts 1985, No. 756, §1; Acts 1995, No. 712, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 49:192 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 49 - State Administration|§192. Re-creation of terminated entity; compliance

RS 192 - Re-creation of terminated entity; compliance  Any statutory entity to be terminated by the provisions of R.S. 49:191 may be re-created only in accordance with the procedure established in R.S. 49:193. Added by Acts 1976, No. 277, §3. NOTE: See Acts 2004, No. 477, §2, relative to Act superseding conflicting provisions of R.S. 49:192 and 193.
LA Rev Stat § 49:193.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 49 - State Administration|§193.1. Selective review and evaluation for statutory entities

RS 193.1 - Selective review and evaluation for statutory entities A. To facilitate an orderly review and evaluation procedure, and to ensure thorough study is given to the statutory entities scheduled for termination, the standing committees may conduct a more extensive evaluation of selected statutory entities under its jurisdiction or of particular programs of such entities than that given to the remaining statutory entities scheduled for review and termination. B. The selection of those statutory entities or programs to receive extensive evaluation shall be made by taking the following factors, among others, into consideration: (1) The extent to which the statutory entity or program appears to require significant change. (2) The extent to which the resources of the legislature will allow for such evaluation. (3) The extent to which substantial time has passed since the statutory entity or program has been in effect and in operation. (4) The extent to which the statutory entity or program has encountered significant problems in satisfying its statutory mandate. C. The selection of these statutory entities or programs to receive the extensive evaluation shall be made no later than thirty days following the referral of the statutory entities to the standing committees. D. The standing committees shall notify the entities or program administrators of programs selected for extensive evaluation at the same time the standing committees comply with R.S. 49:193(B). E. The standing committees making such extensive evaluation may instruct the Legislative Fiscal Office or the legislative auditor to make such performance audits, programmatic evaluations, and other studies as are needed to enable the standing committees to effectively conduct these evaluations. Added by Acts 1979, No. 512, §1; Acts 1988, No. 58, §4; Acts 1995, No. 712, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 49:194 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 49 - State Administration|§194. Review and evaluation of statutory entities

RS 194 - Review and evaluation of statutory entities A. In addition to the review and evaluation of statutory entities scheduled for termination by R.S. 49:193, the standing committees shall direct the respective departments to provide the information specified in R.S. 49:193 for all other programs and activities of the departments whose statutory entities are scheduled for termination, to be submitted at the same time and in the same manner as the information submitted under the provisions of R.S. 49:193. The committees shall also conduct such studies and evaluations and make such recommendations relative to such programs and activities of the department as is provided in R.S. 49:193 for statutory entities. B. Nothing in this Part shall be construed to prohibit any action at any time by the legislature or by any state officer pursuant to the provisions of Article IV, Sections 1(C) and 20 of the Constitution of Louisiana or any Act enacted under authority thereof. Added by Acts 1976, No. 277, §5. Amended by Acts 1978, No. 674, §1; Acts 1979, No. 512, §1; Acts 1995, No. 712, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 49:195 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 49 - State Administration|§195. Termination date required to create or re-create a statutory entity

RS 195 - Termination date required to create or re-create a statutory entity Any statute which becomes law subsequent to August 15, 1995, which creates or re-creates a statutory entity must contain a termination date for that entity, no more than six years from the date of creation of the entity. Thereafter, such an entity may only be re-created according to the procedure provided in this Part. Added by Acts 1976, No. 277, §6. Amended by Acts 1979, No. 512, §1; Acts 1995, No. 712, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 49:196 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 49 - State Administration|§196. Claims against or in favor of terminated entities

RS 196 - Claims against or in favor of terminated entities  Nothing in this Part shall be construed to effect the termination or dismissal of any claim or right of a citizen against an entity terminated by its provisions, nor to effect the termination or dismissal of any claim or right of the entity. Such claims and rights shall be assumed by the state of Louisiana.  Added by Acts 1976, No. 277, §7.
LA Rev Stat § 49:197 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 49 - State Administration|§197. Legislature may legislate otherwise

RS 197 - Legislature may legislate otherwise  Nothing in this Part shall be construed to prohibit the legislature from terminating an entity covered by these provisions at a date earlier than that provided herein, nor to prohibit the legislature from considering any other legislation relative to such an entity.  Added by Acts 1976, No. 277, §8.
LA Rev Stat § 49:198 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 49 - State Administration|§198. Inapplicability to retirement systems

RS 198 - Inapplicability to retirement systems  The provisions of this Part do not apply to retirement systems.  Added by Acts 1976, No. 277, §9.
LA Rev Stat § 49:199 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 49 - State Administration|§199. Special provisions for entities with bonds outstanding

RS 199 - Special provisions for entities with bonds outstanding  Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Part to the contrary, no entity which has bonds outstanding shall be abolished until and unless provision is made for the payment of principal and interest of said bonds at or before maturity or for the assumption of such indebtedness by the state or any agency or subdivision thereof.  Added by Acts 1976, No. 277, §10.
LA Rev Stat § 49:200 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 49 - State Administration|§200. State agency; stationery; definition

RS 200 - State agency; stationery; definition   A. The telephone number of each state agency shall be imprinted upon the official stationery used by the agency. The secretary or other chief administrative officer of each state agency shall be responsible for carrying out the requirements of this Section.  B. No state agency shall discard or otherwise dispose of any of its official stationery to accomplish the purposes of this Section, but shall take whatever means appropriate, such as stamping its current telephone number on such stationery, to implement the requirements of this Section.  C. For the purpose of this Section, a "state agency" is defined as any board, commission, department, division, agency, office, or other entity within the executive, judicial, and legislative branches of state government.  Added by Acts 1981, No. 128, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 49:200.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 49 - State Administration|§200.1. State agencies; requests

RS 200.1 - State agencies; requests A. In any civil proceeding, no state agency shall be obliged by subpoena to provide any document, record, or any other item for which a reasonable cost or fee has not been paid. B. For the purpose of this Section, a "state agency" is defined as any board, commission, department, division, agency, office, or other entity within the executive branch of state government. Acts 1999, No. 1291, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 49:201 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 49 - State Administration|§201. Repealed by Acts 1995, No. 846, §4, eff. Jan. 8, 1996.

RS 201 - Repealed by Acts 1995, No. 846, §4, eff. Jan. 8, 1996.
LA Rev Stat § 49:201.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 49 - State Administration|§201.1. Salary of acting governor

RS 201.1 - Salary of acting governor  The lieutenant governor or any other authorized official, while discharging the duties of the governor, shall receive a salary equal to that of the governor.  Added by Acts 1975, No. 330, §1.