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urn: urn:us-la:rs:46:1193
citation: "R.S. 46:1193"
status: active
breadcrumb: "Title 46 › Chapter 10-D"
acts_citations:
  - { year: 2012, number: 857, section: 1, effective_date: null, role: enactment }
---

# Authority

The governing authority of a parish or the governing authorities of the parishes that are located within the department's Region IV, upon their own initiative, are hereby authorized and empowered to form and create a healthcare service district.