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urn: urn:us-la:rs:42:321
citation: "R.S. 42:321"
status: active
breadcrumb: "Title 42 › Chapter 5 › Part IV"
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# Outgoing officer to deliver records to successor

Every public officer shall, upon resignation, removal, or upon the expiration of his term, deliver all the books, records, documents and writings appertaining to his office, without delay to his successor or to a person duly authorized to receive them.