Louisiana § RS 2:133 - Private property may be acquired by purchase or expropriation
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 2:133 — Private property may be acquired by purchase or expropriation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 2:133. Private property may be acquired by purchase or expropriation
Private property needed by a city, town, or other political subdivision for an airport or landing field or for the expansion of an airport or landing field or for extension of runways may be acquired by grant, purchase, lease, or other means, if such political subdivision is able to agree with the owners of said property on the terms of such acquisition, and otherwise by expropriation.
Amended by Acts 1983, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 26, §1, eff. Jan. 19, 1983.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 2:133
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 2:133 cover?
Section RS 2:133 ("Private property may be acquired by purchase or expropriation") 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 2:133?
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