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LA Rev Stat § 29:232 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 29 - Military, Naval, and Veteran's Affairs|§232. Article 132. Frauds against the government

RS 232 - Article 132. Frauds against the government  Any person subject to this code:  (1) who, knowing it to be false or fraudulent  (a) makes any claim against the United States, the state, or any officer thereof; or  (b) presents to any person in the civil or military service thereof, for approval or payment any claim against the United States, the state, or any officer thereof;  (2) who, for the purpose of obtaining the approval, allowance, or payment of any claim against the United States, the state, or any officer thereof:  (a) makes or uses any writing or other paper knowing it to contain any false or fraudulent statements;  (b) makes any oath to any fact or to any writing or other paper knowing the oath to be false; or  (c) forges or counterfeits any signature upon any writing or other paper, or uses any such signature knowing it to be forged and counterfeited;  (3) who, having charge, possession, custody, or control of any money, or other property of the United States or the state, furnished or intended for the armed forces of the United States or the state military forces, knowingly delivers to any person having authority to receive it, any amount thereof less than that for which he receives a certificate or receipt; or  (4) who, being authorized to make or deliver any paper certifying the receipt of any property of the United States or the state, furnished or intended for the armed forces of the United States or the state military forces, makes or delivers to any person such writing without having full knowledge of the truth of the statements therein contained and with intent to defraud the United States or the state; shall upon conviction, be punished as a court-martial may direct.  Acts 1974, No. 621, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 29:233 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 29 - Military, Naval, and Veteran's Affairs|§233. Article 133. Conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman

RS 233 - Article 133. Conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman  Any commissioned officer who is convicted of conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman shall be punished as a court-martial may direct. Acts 1974, No. 621, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 29:234 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 29 - Military, Naval, and Veteran's Affairs|§234. Article 134. General article

RS 234 - Article 134. General article Though not specifically mentioned in this code, all disorders and neglects to the prejudice of good order and discipline in the state military forces, and all conduct of a nature to bring discredit upon the state military forces, of which persons subject to this code may be guilty, shall be taken cognizance of by a general, special, or summary court-martial, according to the nature and degree of the offense, and shall be punished at the discretion of that court. However, cognizance may not be taken of, and jurisdiction may not be extended to, the crimes of jurisdiction of which is reserved to civil courts. Acts 1974, No. 621, §1; Acts 1999, No. 284, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 29:235 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 29 - Military, Naval, and Veteran's Affairs|§235. Article 135. Courts of inquiry

RS 235 - Article 135. Courts of inquiry  A. Courts of inquiry to investigate any matter of concern to the state military forces may be convened by the governor whether or not the persons involved have requested such an inquiry.  B. A court of inquiry consists of three or more commissioned officers. For each court of inquiry the convening authority shall also appoint counsel for the court.  C. Any person subject to this code whose conduct is subject to inquiry shall be designated as a party. Any person subject to this code or employed by or for the state military forces, who has a direct interest in the subject of inquiry has the right to be designated as a party upon request to the court. Any person designated as a party shall be given due notice and has the right to be present, to be represented by counsel, to cross-examine witnesses, and to introduce evidence.  D. Members of a court of inquiry may be challenged by a party, but only for cause stated to the court.  E. The members, counsel, the reporter, and interpreters of courts of inquiry shall take an oath to faithfully perform their duties.  F. Witnesses may be summoned to appear and testify and be examined before courts of inquiry, as provided for courts-martial.  G. Courts of inquiry shall make findings of fact but may not express opinions or make recommendations unless required to do so by the convening authority.  H. Each court of inquiry shall keep a record of its proceedings, which shall be authenticated by the signatures of the president and counsel for the court and forwarded to the convening authority. If the record cannot be authenticated by the president, it shall be signed by a member in lieu of the president. If the record cannot be authenticated by the counsel for the court, it shall be signed by a member in lieu of the counsel.  Acts 1974, No. 621, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 29:236 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 29 - Military, Naval, and Veteran's Affairs|§236. Article 136. Authority to administer oaths

RS 236 - Article 136. Authority to administer oaths  A. The following members of the state military forces may administer oaths for the purposes of military administration including military justice, and affidavits may be taken for those purposes before persons having the general powers of a notary public:  (1) The state judge advocate and all assistant state judge advocates. (2) All summary courts-martial.  (3) All adjutants, assistant adjutants, acting adjutants, and personnel adjutants. (4) All commanding officers of the naval militia.  (5) All staff judge advocates and legal officers, and acting or assistant staff judge advocates and legal officers.  (6) The president, military judge, trial counsel, and assistant trial counsel for all general and special courts-martial.  (7) The president and the counsel for the court of any court of inquiry.  (8) All officers designated to take a deposition.  (9) All persons detailed to conduct an investigation; and  (10) All other persons designated by state law or by regulations of the governor.  B. The signature without seal of any such person, together with the title of his office, is prima facie evidence of his authority.  Acts 1974, No. 621, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 29:237 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 29 - Military, Naval, and Veteran's Affairs|§237. Article 137. Articles to be explained

RS 237 - Article 137. Articles to be explained  R.S. 29:2, 29:3, 29:7-29:15, 29:25, 29:27, 29:31, 29:37, 29:38, 29:55, 29:77 through 29:134, and 29:137 through 29:140 shall be carefully explained to every enlisted member at the time of his enlistment or transfer or induction into, or at the time of his order to duty in or with any of the state military forces or within thirty days thereafter. They shall be explained again at the time when he reenlists. A complete text of this code and of the regulations prescribed thereunder shall be made available to any member of the state military forces, upon his request, for his personal examination.  Acts 1974, No. 621, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 29:238 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 29 - Military, Naval, and Veteran's Affairs|§238. Article 138. Complaints of wrongs

RS 238 - Article 138. Complaints of wrongs  Any member of the state military forces who believes himself wronged by his commanding officer, and who, upon due application to that commanding officer, is refused redress, may complain to any superior commissioned officer, who shall forward the complaint to the adjutant general. The adjutant general shall examine into the complaint and take proper measures for redressing the wrong complained of; and he shall, as soon as possible, send to the governor concerned a true statement of that complaint, with the proceedings had thereon.  Acts 1974, No. 621, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 29:239 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 29 - Military, Naval, and Veteran's Affairs|§239. Article 139. Redress of injuries to property

RS 239 - Article 139. Redress of injuries to property A. Whenever complaint is made to any commanding officer that willful damage has been done to the property of any person or that his property has been wrongfully taken by members of the state military forces, he may, subject to such regulations as the governor may prescribe, convene a board to investigate the complaint. The board shall consist of from one to three commissioned officers and, for the purpose of that investigation, it has power to summon witnesses and examine them upon oath, to receive depositions or other documentary evidence, and to assess the damages sustained against the responsible parties. The assessment of damages made by the board is subject to the approval of the commanding officer, and in the amount approved by him shall be charged against the pay of the offenders. The order of the commanding officer directing charges herein authorized is conclusive, except as provided in Subsection C of this Section, on any disbursing officer for the payment by him to the injured parties of the damages so assessed and approved. B. If the offenders cannot be ascertained, but the organization or detachment to which they belong is known, charges totaling the amount of damages assessed and approved may be made in such proportion as may be considered just upon the individual members thereof who are shown to have been present at the scene at the time the damages complained of were inflicted, as determined by the approved findings of the board. C. Any person subject to this code who is accused of causing willful damage to property has the right to be represented by counsel, to summon witnesses in his behalf, and to cross-examine those appearing against him. He has the right of appeal to the next higher commander. Acts 1974, No. 621, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 29:240 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 29 - Military, Naval, and Veteran's Affairs|§240. Article 140. Immunity for action of military courts

RS 240 - Article 140. Immunity for action of military courts  No accused may bring an action or proceeding against the convening authority or a member of a military court or board convened under this code or person acting under its authority or reviewing its proceedings because of the approval, imposition, or execution of any sentence or the imposition or collection of a fine or penalty, or the execution of any process or mandate of a military court or board convened under this code.  Acts 1974, No. 621, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 29:241 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 29 - Military, Naval, and Veteran's Affairs|§241. Article 141. Delegation by the governor

RS 241 - Article 141. Delegation by the governor  The governor may delegate any authority vested in him under this code, and may provide for the subdelegation of any such authority.  Acts 1974, No. 621, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 29:242 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 29 - Military, Naval, and Veteran's Affairs|§242. Article 142. Uniformity of interpretation

RS 242 - Article 142. Uniformity of interpretation  This code shall be so construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make it uniform insofar as it does not expressly conflict with the Uniform Code of Military Justice, Chapter 47 of Title 10, United States Code.  Acts 1974, No. 621, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 29:251 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 29 - Military, Naval, and Veteran's Affairs|§251. Short title

RS 251 - Short title  This Part may be cited as the Louisiana veterans' affairs law.
LA Rev Stat § 29:251.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 29 - Military, Naval, and Veteran's Affairs|§251.1. Repealed by Acts 1990, No. 20, §2.

RS 251.1 - Repealed by Acts 1990, No. 20, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 29:251.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 29 - Military, Naval, and Veteran's Affairs|§251.2. War periods; eligibility for certain veterans' benefits

RS 251.2 - War periods; eligibility for certain veterans' benefits  A. Any law to the contrary notwithstanding, this state and its political subdivisions shall consider the following dates as wartime periods in which the United States of America was engaged in war activities, regardless of whether or not a formal declaration of war for any such period has been made by the United States Congress:  (1) April 6, 1917 through November 11, 1918, World War I. (2) September 16, 1940 through July 25, 1947, World War II. (3) June 27, 1950 through January 31, 1955, the Korean Conflict. (4) July 1, 1958 through May 7, 1975, the Vietnam Era; however the period of July 1, 1958 through August 4, 1964, is considered a wartime period only for those who served within the area known as the Vietnam Theater. (5) August 2, 1990 through the end of the Persian Gulf War as prescribed by the presidential proclamation or concurrent resolution of congress. (6) Any period beginning on the date of any future declaration of war by the congress or on the date of any future authorization for the use of military force by presidential proclamation or concurrent resolution of congress under the War Powers Resolution and ending on a date prescribed by presidential proclamation or concurrent resolution of congress. B. Any person who was honorably discharged, or who was discharged under honorable conditions, from the armed forces of the United States, and who served during any of the wartime periods as provided in Subsection A of this Section shall be eligible for any award, benefit, credit, or emolument of any nature whatsoever, including, the purchase of credit for military service in accordance with the laws governing the involved state or local retirement system, if any other person who served during any of the wartime periods is lawfully granted eligibility to participate in any such award, benefit, credit, or emolument. Added by Acts 1981, No. 606, §1, eff. July 20, 1981; Acts 1990, No. 20, §1; Acts 1992, No. 597, §1, eff. July 2, 1992; Acts 1995, No. 1051, §1, eff. June 29, 1995; Acts 2005, No. 501, §2, eff. July 12, 2005. NOTE: Acts 2005, No. 501, §3, provides that the provisions of Paragraph (A)(6) as amended by the Act have retroactive application to September 11, 2001.
LA Rev Stat § 29:251.3 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 29 - Military, Naval, and Veteran's Affairs|§251.3. War periods; eligibility for certain veterans' benefits

RS 251.3 - War periods; eligibility for certain veterans' benefits In accordance with Article X, Section 10(A)(2) of the Constitution of Louisiana, the state and city civil service departments shall accord a five-point preference in original appointment to each person who served honorably in the armed forces of the United States during the following dates of war periods and armed conflicts: (1) June 27, 1950 through January 31, 1955, the Korean Conflict. (2) July 1, 1958 through May 7, 1975, the Vietnam Era; however, the period of July 1, 1958 through August 4, 1964, is considered a wartime period only for those who served within the area known as the Vietnam Theater. (3) August 2, 1990 through the end of the Persian Gulf War as prescribed by the presidential proclamation or concurrent resolution of congress; however, this period applies only to those persons in the armed forces who received the Southwest Asia Service Medal. Acts 1995, No. 1051, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 29:252 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 29 - Military, Naval, and Veteran's Affairs|§252. Department of Veterans Affairs

RS 252 - Department of Veterans Affairs  A. There is established in the state government a Department of Veterans Affairs, the administrative head of which is the state secretary of the department.  B. In the department there is established a veterans' affairs commission.  C. The legislature shall provide adequate appropriations to enable the department to carry out effectively the purposes of this Part.  D. The domicile of the department shall be in Baton Rouge, where suitable offices shall be provided.  Acts 2019, No. 390, §1
LA Rev Stat § 29:254 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 29 - Military, Naval, and Veteran's Affairs|§254. Duties of the commission

RS 254 - Duties of the commission  In addition to its other duties, the commission shall advise the secretary in problems concerning the welfare of veterans and advise regarding the functions necessary or desirable for him to perform in carrying out the purposes of this Part.   Amended by Acts 1952, No. 127, §9; Acts 2019, No. 390, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 29:255 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 29 - Military, Naval, and Veteran's Affairs|§255. Position of the secretary

RS 255 - Position of the secretary  The position of the secretary of veterans affairs as an officer of the state is established, as provided in R.S. 36:783 et seq.  Acts 2019, No. 390, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 29:256 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 29 - Military, Naval, and Veteran's Affairs|§256. Duties of the secretary

RS 256 - Duties of the secretary  The secretary shall be the executive and administrative head of the department and shall direct and supervise all of its administrative and technical activities with advice from the commission. In addition to his other duties as provided in R.S. 36:783 and 784, the secretary shall:  (1) Attend all meetings of the commission and keep minutes of its proceedings.  (2) Investigate from time to time the operation and effect of this Part and of the rules, and report his findings and recommendations to the commission.  Acts 2019, No. 390, §1
LA Rev Stat § 29:257 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 29 - Military, Naval, and Veteran's Affairs|§257. Departmental divisions

RS 257 - Departmental divisions  Departmental divisions shall be administered by division chiefs, who shall be appointed by the secretary.  Acts 2019, No. 390, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 29:258 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 29 - Military, Naval, and Veteran's Affairs|§258. Repealed by Acts 2019, No. 390, §2.

RS 258 - Repealed by Acts 2019, No. 390, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 29:259 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 29 - Military, Naval, and Veteran's Affairs|§259. Secretary; powers to qualify for federal aid

RS 259 - Secretary; powers to qualify for federal aid  The secretary may make the regulations necessary to receive the benefits of all acts of the congress of the United States of America pertaining to veterans' affairs, particularly the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944, and on behalf of the state, may make contracts with the United States of America for the purpose of receiving the benefits of the federal laws pertaining to aid and benefits for veterans.  Acts 2019, No. 390, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 29:260 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 29 - Military, Naval, and Veteran's Affairs|§260. Maintenance of service offices by parochial and municipal authorities

RS 260 - Maintenance of service offices by parochial and municipal authorities Police juries and municipal governing authorities may make appropriations out of funds not otherwise specifically allocated by law for the purpose of providing or assisting in providing for the maintenance and operation of service offices established by the commission, including those consolidated to serve more than one parish or municipality.
LA Rev Stat § 29:261 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 29 - Military, Naval, and Veteran's Affairs|§261. Establishment of service offices; rules; contributions by department

RS 261 - Establishment of service offices; rules; contributions by department  A. The secretary shall establish service offices in the several parishes or consolidate service offices to serve more than one parish and municipality when the parishes and municipalities affected contribute to the maintenance of these offices in accordance with the authority contained in R.S. 29:260   B. The appointment of service officers and the operation of the offices shall be subject to the rules and regulations of the commission.  C. The department shall contribute not more than seventy-five percent of the expense of operation and maintenance of the service offices; provided, however, that no additional funds other than funds appropriated to such department by House Bill No. 160 of the 1979 Regular Session shall be appropriated or made available to the department by the legislature during the 1979-1980 fiscal year for the purposes of this Subsection.  Amended by Acts 1979, No. 531, §1; Acts 2019, No. 390, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 29:262 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 29 - Military, Naval, and Veteran's Affairs|§262. Service offices; suitable office space

RS 262 - Service offices; suitable office space  Police juries and municipal governing authorities shall provide office space, for the operation of veterans' service offices established pursuant to R.S. 29:261. However, the cost of providing such office space shall not be considered as any payment or contribution required of a police jury or municipal governing authority toward the expense of operation and maintenance of such service offices.  Added by Acts 1979, No. 531, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 29:263 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 29 - Military, Naval, and Veteran's Affairs|§263. Transfer of documents required by the Veterans Administration

RS 263 - Transfer of documents required by the Veterans Administration  Whenever a copy of any document is required by the Veterans Administration to determine the eligibility of a person to participate in veterans' benefits administered by the Veterans Administration, the state official charged with the custody of any such document shall provide a certified copy thereof to the Department of Veterans Affairs upon its request, without any charge or cost whatsoever.  Added by Acts 1981, No. 286, §1; Acts 1987, No. 768, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 29:281 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 29 - Military, Naval, and Veteran's Affairs|§281. Firing squads

RS 281 - Firing squads  The adjutant general shall pay the expenses of firing squads rendering final military honors at funeral rites held in this state for any person who served with honor in the armed forces of the United States of America in time of war. Firing squads may be composed of active members of the national guard or of any recognized organization of veterans of any war of the United States of America.  He shall promulgate rules and regulations for rendering these honors and defraying the expenses.
LA Rev Stat § 29:282 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 29 - Military, Naval, and Veteran's Affairs|§282. Registry of graves

RS 282 - Registry of graves  The adjutant general shall make and preserve a permanent registry, arranged by parishes, of the graves of all persons who serve or who have served in the armed forces of the United States of America in time of war and whose mortal remains rest in Louisiana.
LA Rev Stat § 29:283 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 29 - Military, Naval, and Veteran's Affairs|§283. Lists of those killed or dying in service

RS 283 - Lists of those killed or dying in service  The adjutant general shall make and preserve a permanent registry of the names of all citizens of the state who were killed or who died in the service of the various military commands organized in this state, engaged in the War of 1812, the Mexican War, and the Civil War, whether in the service of the state, the United States of America, or the Confederate States of America. In addition, he shall preserve any incidental data that can be obtained.
LA Rev Stat § 29:284 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 29 - Military, Naval, and Veteran's Affairs|§284. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 316, §2, eff. June 13, 2003.

RS 284 - Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 316, §2, eff. June 13, 2003.