Louisiana § RS 33:1337 - Liberal construction
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:1337 — Liberal construction, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 33:1337. Liberal construction
These provisions shall be liberally construed, to the end that, through the use of arrangements and agreements provided for herein between one or more municipalities and/or joint commissions, and/or one or more electric public utility companies, greater economy and efficiency in the providing of electrical and energy services to the citizens may be achieved; and further to this end, the governing authority of the municipality and/or joint commission entering into an Energy Resource Contract as authorized by R.S. 33:1335 shall be empowered to adopt such other ordinances and resolutions, take such other actions and charge and collect such fees as may be contemplated or necessary by the said Contract, all for the purpose intended and in accordance with the authority of Article VII, Section 14(C) of the Constitution of 1974.
Added by Acts 1975, No. 597, §1, eff. July 17, 1975.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 33:1337
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:1337 cover?
Section RS 33:1337 ("Liberal construction") 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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