RS 2152 - Legislative intent and purpose
The legislature intends the attorney general and private citizens of Louisiana to be agents of this state with the ability, authority, and resources to pursue civil monetary penalties or other remedies to protect the fiscal and programmatic integrity of hurricane relief programs in Louisiana from persons who engage in fraud, misrepresentation, abuse, or other ill practices, as set forth in this Chapter, and to obtain funds, property, or other compensation to which these persons are not entitled.
Acts 2006, No. 479, §1, eff. June 22, 2006.