La. Ch. Code art. 1643
This is the official text of La. Ch. Code art. 1643, part of Louisiana’s Children's Code — governs child custody, child protection, and juvenile justice in Louisiana.
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Authority to enter into agreements; approval of state treasurer
Official statutory text
NOTE: Art. 1643 enacted by Acts 2010, No. 893, §1, eff. when the 35th state enacts the Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children.
A. The officers and agencies of this state and its political subdivisions having authority to place children are hereby empowered to enter into agreements with appropriate officers or agencies of or in other party states pursuant to Article 1629.
B. Any agreement which contains a financial commitment or imposes a financial obligation on this state or subdivision or agency thereof shall not be binding unless it has the approval in writing of the state treasurer in the case of the state and of the chief local fiscal officer in the case of a subdivision of the state.
Acts 2010, No. 893, §1.
A. The officers and agencies of this state and its political subdivisions having authority to place children are hereby empowered to enter into agreements with appropriate officers or agencies of or in other party states pursuant to Article 1629.
B. Any agreement which contains a financial commitment or imposes a financial obligation on this state or subdivision or agency thereof shall not be binding unless it has the approval in writing of the state treasurer in the case of the state and of the chief local fiscal officer in the case of a subdivision of the state.
Acts 2010, No. 893, §1.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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