Louisiana § RS 3:318 - Contract authority
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 3:318 — Contract authority, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 3:318. Contract authority
The office is hereby empowered to enter into any agreement or contract with any corporations or public agencies necessary or convenient to carry out the provisions of this Chapter.
Acts 1990, No. 216, §1; Acts 1991, No. 396, §2; Acts 1991, No. 449, §1; Acts 1997, No. 637, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 3:318
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 3:318 cover?
Section RS 3:318 ("Contract authority") 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.
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