Louisiana § RS 33:2921 - Expenditures not to exceed estimated revenue
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:2921 — Expenditures not to exceed estimated revenue, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 33:2921. Expenditures not to exceed estimated revenue
No police jury nor any municipal corporation shall, in any one year, make any appropriation of, approve any claim against, or make any expenditure from the annual revenue for that year, if the appropriation, approved claim, or expenditure, separately or together with other appropriations, approved claims, or expenditures, is in excess of the estimated revenue of that year.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 33:2921
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:2921 cover?
Section RS 33:2921 ("Expenditures not to exceed estimated revenue") 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.
How do I cite Louisiana § RS 33:2921?
A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:2921" (Louisiana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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How does Louisiana § RS 33:2921 apply to my situation?
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