DIGEST
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the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Mack HB No. 237
Abstract: Removes the mandatory retirement age for constables.
Present law provides that any person who qualifies to run for the office of constable after 2008
shall not have attained the age of 70 years by the date of qualification, and further provides that
any constable who attains 70 years of age while serving a term of office shall be allowed to
complete that term of office.
Proposed law repeals present law.
(Repeals R.S. 13:2583(A)(2))