Louisiana § RS 2:608 - Public purpose
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 2:608 — Public purpose, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 2:608. Public purpose
The acquisition of any land, or interest therein, pursuant to this Chapter, the planning, acquisition, establishment, development, construction, improvements, maintenance, equipment, operation, regulation, and protection of airports and air navigation facilities, including the acquisition or elimination of airport hazards, and the exercise of any other powers herein granted to authorities and other public agencies, to be severally or jointly exercised, are hereby declared to be public and governmental functions, exercised for a public purpose, and matters of public necessity. All land and other property and privileges acquired and used by or on behalf of any authority or other public agency in the manner and for the purposes enumerated in this Chapter shall and are hereby declared to be acquired and used for public and governmental purposes and as a matter of public necessity.
Acts 1952, No. 531, §9.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 2:608
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 2:608 cover?
Section RS 2:608 ("Public purpose") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Louisiana § RS 2:608?
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