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Administrative Laws in Louisiana.

Louisiana administrative-law practice involves professional license defense, agency adjudications, rulemaking, and judicial review of agency decisions. The Louisiana Administrative Procedure Act at La. R.S. §§ 49:950 et seq. provides the core framework for rulemaking, contested cases, and judicial review.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

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Statute of Limitations

Judicial review typically 30 days from final agency decision; variesLa. R.S. §§ 49:950 et seq.

Louisiana administrative-law deadlines are agency- and rule-specific. Judicial review of final agency action under the APA generally requires filing a petition within 30 days of mailing of the final decision.

State law

Key Louisiana Statutes

Louisiana Administrative Procedure ActLa. R.S. §§ 49:950 et seq.

The Louisiana APA governs rulemaking, contested cases, and judicial review of administrative action for most Louisiana state agencies.

State law

Official Sources

Louisiana Division of Administration Louisiana State Legislature — Laws

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