Louisiana § RS 33:140.113 - Powers of district

§ RS 33:140.113. Powers of district

The district, acting by and through its board of commissioners, shall have and exercise all powers of a political subdivision necessary or convenient for the carrying out of its objects and purposes, including but not limited to rights and powers set out in this Section:

(1)  To sue and be sued.

(2)  To adopt, use, and alter at will a corporate seal.

(3)  To acquire by gift, grant, expropriation, purchase, lease, or otherwise all property, including rights-of-way; to hold and use any franchise or property, immovable, movable, or mixed, corporeal or incorporeal, or any interest therein, necessary or desirable for carrying out the objects and purposes of the district, including but not limited to the establishment, maintenance, and operation of rail services; and to engage in any action, such as the purchase of insurance, necessary or desirable for the maintenance or improvement of the district's property.

(4)  To enter into contracts for the purchase, acquisition, construction, operation, and improvement of works and facilities necessary in connection with the purposes of the district.

(5)  In its own name and on its own behalf to incur debt and to issue general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, certificates, notes, and other evidences of indebtedness and to levy and cause to be collected ad valorem taxes as provided in this Subpart and as may be provided by general law.

(6)  To require and issue licenses with respect to its properties and facilities.

(7)  To regulate the imposition of fees and rentals charged by the district for its facilities and services rendered by it.

(8)  To borrow money and pledge all or part of its revenues, leases, rents, or other advantages as security for such loans.

(9)  To appoint officers, agents, and employees, prescribe their duties, and fix their compensation.

(10)  To contract with a rail freight common carrier but only one authorized under Title 49 of the U.S. Code to operate over the rail lines of the district in providing and conducting rail services for the district, which company shall be subject to all applicable federal and state regulatory authorities, laws, rules, and regulations governing the operations of a freight common carrier railroad in Louisiana.

Acts 2010, No. 780, §1.