Louisiana law gives private security force like Blackwater special power.

[jody]

§724. Powers of the governor

QUOTE
G. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section, except in an imminent life threatening situation nothing herein shall restrict any uniformed employee of a licensed private security company, acting within the scope of employment, from entering and remaining in an area where an emergency has been declared. The provisions of this Subsection shall apply if the licensed private security company submits a list of employees and their assignment to be allowed into the area, to the Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners, which shall forward the list to the chief law enforcement office of the parish and, if different, the agency in charge of the scene.
UNQUOTE

[Nikki Stone 1]

1. When was this law written?

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[jody]

2. Chapter gives "Acts 1993, No. 800, §1, eff. June 22, 1993; Acts 2003,

No. 40, §2, eff. May 23, 2003." See CHAPTER 6. THE LOUISIANA HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE AND DISASTER ACT

[Nikki Stone 1]

3. Interesting. What about the blurb you quoted in your 1st post?

Year?

[jody]

4. Section RS 29:724 is part of Chapter 6 for which I gave dates. n/t