La. Ch. Code art. 1641
This is the official text of La. Ch. Code art. 1641, part of Louisiana’s Children's Code — governs child custody, child protection, and juvenile justice in Louisiana.
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Rulemaking authority; effect of rules
Official statutory text
NOTE: Art. 1641 enacted by Acts 2010, No. 893, §1, eff. when the 35th state enacts the Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children.
A. The Department of Children and Family Services shall have the authority to promulgate rules and regulations in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act as necessary to carry out the provisions of this Chapter.
B. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Chapter, rules adopted by the Interstate Commission shall not supersede state law, and shall not be binding unless also promulgated by this state in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act. The provisions of this Subsection shall control to the extent of conflict with any other provision of law.
Acts 2010, No. 893, §1.
A. The Department of Children and Family Services shall have the authority to promulgate rules and regulations in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act as necessary to carry out the provisions of this Chapter.
B. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Chapter, rules adopted by the Interstate Commission shall not supersede state law, and shall not be binding unless also promulgated by this state in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act. The provisions of this Subsection shall control to the extent of conflict with any other provision of law.
Acts 2010, No. 893, §1.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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