Louisiana § RS 25:741 - Appeals
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 25:741 — Appeals, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 25:741. Appeals
A. Any person or persons aggrieved by any decision, act, or proceeding of an historic preservation district shall have a right to apply in writing to the governing body of the governmental unit for reversal or modification thereof and the chief executive official, or presiding officer of the governing body, shall have the right to stay all further action until the governing body may affirm a decision of the commission by majority vote of all its members. Any such appeal shall be taken in ten days from the date of decision and the governing body may consider said appeal at its next general or special meeting, but in any event, not more than forty-five days thereafter. The governing body shall have the right to reverse, change, or modify any decision of the commission only by a majority vote of all its members.
B. Any person or persons aggrieved by any decision of the governing body affecting said historic preservation district shall have the right to file a civil suit within thirty days from date of decision in a court of competent jurisdiction under the usual rules of procedure governing same, with the right to stay orders and injunctive relief provided the situation warrants it.
Acts 1970, No. 147, §11. Amended by Acts 1975, No. 804, §11; Acts 1979, No. 223, §1, eff. July 8, 1979.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 25:741
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 25:741 cover?
Section RS 25:741 ("Appeals") 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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