La. R.S. 47:120.34 — Legislative intent; declaration of purpose and policy

It is the intent of the legislature to protect the health, safety, and well-being of the
children of the state. The legislature declares that the children of the state are its single
greatest resource and that these children require the utmost protection to guard their future
and the future of the state. It is in the public interest to protect our children from child abuse
and neglect.
Acts 1992, No. 900, §2, eff. July 1, 1993;
Acts 2021, No. 114, §18, eff. July 1, 2022
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