Notwithstanding the provisions of La. Rev. Stat. 33:4713, the coroner of the parish of Jefferson, or his designee, may purchase and equip such real property as is necessary in the performance of his duties, including but not limited to a morgue, regional or local forensic center, and criminalistics lab.  The ownership of such real property shall be vested in the name of the office of the coroner provided no parish funds are expended.

Acts 1993, No. 492, §1; Acts 2011, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 20, §1, eff. June 12, 2011; Redesignated from La. Rev. Stat. 33:1573 pursuant to Acts 2011, No. 248, §3.