Louisiana § RS 25:220 - Payment of maintenance costs and other expenses
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 25:220 — Payment of maintenance costs and other expenses, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 25:220. Payment of maintenance costs and other expenses
The expenses or costs of maintenance of a public library established under this Part, including the salaries of librarian, assistants, and other employees as well as all other incidental expenses, shall be paid monthly by the governing authority establishing the library, upon the approval of such expenses and maintenance costs by the board of control of such library, out of the funds specially budgeted from the general fund for library purposes and, in default thereof, out of the special taxes voted, levied and collected by the governing authority for the library's support and maintenance. The board of control may delegate to the president or one of its members the duty of approving such monthly expenses and maintenance costs.
Amended by Acts 1958, No. 425, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 25:220
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 25:220 cover?
Section RS 25:220 ("Payment of maintenance costs and other expenses") 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 25:220?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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