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urn: urn:us-la:rs:48:112
citation: "R.S. 48:112"
status: active
breadcrumb: "Title 48 › Chapter 1 › Part VII › Subpart A"
acts_citations:
  - { year: 1977, number: 291, section: 1, effective_date: null, role: enactment }
  - { year: 1988, number: 448, section: 4, effective_date: 1988-07-01, role: amendment }
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# Powers and duties

The general counsel to the department shall represent the secretary and the department in all matters for which the attorney general does not provide representation pursuant to R.S. 49:257.