Louisiana § RS 33:130.105 - Fees and ad valorem tax; borrowing money
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§ RS 33:130.105. Fees and ad valorem tax; borrowing money
A. The board of commissioners may, when necessary, levy annually an ad valorem tax not to exceed five mills on the dollar of assessed valuation of all property provided that the amount, term, and purpose of said tax, as set out in a proposition submitted to a vote in accordance with the Louisiana Election Code, shall be approved by a majority of the qualified electors voting in a special election held for that purpose.
B.(1) All funds derived under this Section may be used for any expenses or purposes of the district. The board of commissioners shall establish and maintain, in addition to all necessary and normal accounts, including a tourism development fund for promotion and attraction of the tourism industry.
(2) The economic development operational fund shall be used for the development and attraction of industries and tourism to accomplish the following:
(a) The operational fund shall be used for operating expenses necessary in creation of economic, commercial, and tourism development in hiring sufficient staff to accomplish the purposes set out in this Subpart, and other related expenses.
(b) The operational fund may also be utilized in contracting for services as may be required by the district including, but not limited to, planning assistance, surveys, land use studies, technical services, and other services necessary to effectuate a unified economic and tourist development plan.
Acts 1988, No. 29, §1, eff. June 10, 1988; Acts 2006, No. 552, §1, eff. June 22, 2006.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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