Louisiana § RS 33:195 - Publication of ordinance
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:195 — Publication of ordinance, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 33:195. Publication of ordinance
An ordinance calling a consolidation election shall be published once a week in each of three consecutive weeks in the official journal of the municipality, or if there be none, in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality, the first publication to be at least twenty-one days prior to the date fixed for the election. In the event that there is no official journal or newspaper of general circulation in the municipality, publication shall be made by posting copies of the election ordinance in three public and conspicuous places in the municipality at least twenty-one days prior to the date set for the election.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 33:195
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:195 cover?
Section RS 33:195 ("Publication of ordinance") 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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