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urn: urn:us-la:rs:42:2
citation: "R.S. 42:2"
status: active
breadcrumb: "Title 42 › Chapter 1"
acts_citations:
  - { year: 1975, number: 103, section: 1, effective_date: null, role: enactment }
  - { year: 2008, number: 875, section: 1, effective_date: null, role: amendment }
  - { year: 2016, number: 71, section: 1, effective_date: 2016-05-10, role: amendment }
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# Public officer to hold office until successor inducted

Every public officer in this state except in case of impeachment or suspension shall continue to discharge the duties of his office until his successor is inducted into office.