# La. Rev. Stat. § 23:5: Right of entry

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_LA_Crevised-statutes_T23_S5

## Section

- **Citation:** La. Rev. Stat. § 23:5
- **Heading:** Right of entry
- **Jurisdiction:** Louisiana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 23 / Section 5

## Text

The secretary and his authorized representatives may enter any place of employment at any reasonable time for the purpose of collecting facts and statistics relating to the employment of workers, and of making inspections for the proper enforcement of all labor laws. No employer or owner shall refuse to admit the secretary or his authorized representatives to any place of employment.

Acts 2008, No. 743, §2, eff. July 1, 2008.

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