La. Roads, Bridges and Ferries § 48:251.8

Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 48:251.8 - Public contracts; certain provisions invalid

The legislature hereby declares null and void and unenforceable as against public policy any provision in a department contract which requires either of the following:

(1) That a suit or arbitration proceeding must be brought in a forum or jurisdiction outside of this state, instead of being pursued in accordance with the laws of this state governing such actions.

(2) That the agreement must be interpreted according to the laws of another jurisdiction.

La. Roads, Bridges and Ferries § 48:251.8

Acts 1997, No. 1112, §1, eff. July 14, 1997; Acts 2010, No. 868, §3, eff. July 1, 2010; Acts 2011, No. 343, §4.

Acts 1997, No. 1112, §1, eff. 7/14/1997; Acts 2010, No. 868, §3, eff. 7/1/2010; Acts 2011, No. 343, §4.