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urn: urn:us-la:rs:26:454
citation: "R.S. 26:454"
status: active
breadcrumb: "Title 26 › Chapter 2 › Part V"
acts_citations:
  - { year: 1987, number: 696, section: 1, effective_date: null, role: enactment }
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# Private counsel

The secretary and commissioner may employ private counsel to represent them in any proceedings under this Chapter, either for specific cases or by the year.