Louisiana § RS 33:176 - Procedure to contract boundaries

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:176 — Procedure to contract boundaries, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 33:176. Procedure to contract boundaries

To contract the boundaries of a municipality the same procedure shall be followed as outlined above and the same notice must be published and the same right of appeal to the courts is granted as is provided for in the case of the enlargement of the boundaries.

Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 33:176

What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:176 cover?

Section RS 33:176 ("Procedure to contract 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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