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urn: urn:us-la:rs:40:12
citation: "R.S. 40:12"
status: active
breadcrumb: "Title 40 › Chapter 1 › Part II"
acts_citations:
  - { year: 1976, number: 346, section: 1, effective_date: null, role: enactment }
---

# Parish health units

Each parish of the state shall provide a health unit or department. These units or departments shall be known as parish health units.