In addition to the powers and duties otherwise provided and notwithstanding the provisions of La. Rev. Stat. 43:111 et seq. or any other law to the contrary, a hospital service district commission and any health facility owned or operated by such commission may advertise in any medium including but not limited to a newspaper, book, pamphlet, billboard, periodical, or radio and television station.  

Acts 1984, No. 322, §1.