Louisiana § RS 33:261 - Disposition of surplus funds of municipality
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:261 — Disposition of surplus funds of municipality, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 33:261. Disposition of surplus funds of municipality
If after the payment of all the debts of a municipality dissolved under this Subpart, any balance of money remains, it shall be turned over to the school board of the parish to be used in the education of the children of school age residing within the territory covered by the municipality.
Acts 2016, No. 313, §1, eff. June 2, 2016.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:261 cover?
Section RS 33:261 ("Disposition of surplus funds of 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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