# La. Rev. Stat. § 38:14: Governor and director to prescribe general administrative rules

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## Section

- **Citation:** La. Rev. Stat. § 38:14
- **Heading:** Governor and director to prescribe general administrative rules
- **Jurisdiction:** Louisiana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 38 / Section 14

## Text

The governor may prescribe all general administrative rules for the conduct of the affairs of the administrative departments, not inconsistent with law which he may deem necessary or expedient. The head of the department may prescribe all administrative rules with the approval of the board of the department which he may deem necessary or expedient for the proper conduct of the work of the department and for making effective the provisions of law and which are not inconsistent with any provisions of law or with any general rules prescribed by the governor.

## Nearby sections

- [La. Rev. Stat. § 38:1 Department of public works; domicile; service of process; powers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_LA_Crevised-statutes_T38_S1.md)
- [La. Rev. Stat. § 38:2 Functions of department](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_LA_Crevised-statutes_T38_S2.md)
- [La. Rev. Stat. § 38:3 Inland waterways, navigation projects; jurisdiction of United States not affected](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_LA_Crevised-statutes_T38_S3.md)
- [La. Rev. Stat. § 38:7 Organization of department](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_LA_Crevised-statutes_T38_S7.md)
- [La. Rev. Stat. § 38:10 Management and exercise of functions of department](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_LA_Crevised-statutes_T38_S10.md)
- [La. Rev. Stat. § 38:11 Powers of director](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_LA_Crevised-statutes_T38_S11.md)
- [La. Rev. Stat. § 38:12 Establishment of divisions; appointment of heads](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_LA_Crevised-statutes_T38_S12.md)
- [La. Rev. Stat. § 38:14 Governor and director to prescribe general administrative rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_LA_Crevised-statutes_T38_S14.md)
- [La. Rev. Stat. § 38:15 General information, documents; prohibition](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_LA_Crevised-statutes_T38_S15.md)
- [La. Rev. Stat. § 38:17 Divisions to exercise functions of department; contracts; grants of money; reports](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_LA_Crevised-statutes_T38_S17.md)
- [La. Rev. Stat. § 38:20 Red River Compact Commission membership](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_LA_Crevised-statutes_T38_S20.md)
- [La. Rev. Stat. § 38:22 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_LA_Crevised-statutes_T38_S22.md)
- [La. Rev. Stat. § 38:23 Permit or consent required](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_LA_Crevised-statutes_T38_S23.md)
- [La. Rev. Stat. § 38:24 Rules and regulations; inspection of dams](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_LA_Crevised-statutes_T38_S24.md)

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