Louisiana § RS 33:158 - Notice of election in municipality
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:158 — Notice of election in municipality, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 33:158. Notice of election in municipality
Such election shall likewise be preceded by a notice of ten days in one or more newspapers published in the city or town, or if there be none by posting as required in sheriff's and constable's sales. The notice shall likewise set forth specifically the manner in which the election is to be conducted and the boundaries and description of such lots or land proposed to be annexed to and included in the territorial corporate limits of the city or town, and also designate the polling place and the names of the commissioners of election, as well as the manner of counting the votes and making the returns.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:158 cover?
Section RS 33:158 ("Notice of election in municipality") 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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