Louisiana § RS 33:173 - Effective date of ordinance enlarging boundaries
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:173 — Effective date of ordinance enlarging boundaries, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 33:173. Effective date of ordinance enlarging boundaries
The ordinance enlarging the boundaries of the municipality shall not become operative until thirty days after it has been published once in a newspaper having general circulation therein. If there is no newspaper published in the municipality or having general circulation therein, written copies of the ordinance shall be posted in three public and conspicuous places in the municipality and same shall not become operative until thirty days after the posting.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 33:173
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:173 cover?
Section RS 33:173 ("Effective date of ordinance enlarging boundaries") 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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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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