Louisiana § RS 33:2953 - Election to ratify ordinance
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:2953 — Election to ratify ordinance, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 33:2953. Election to ratify ordinance
No ordinance provided for in R.S. 33:2951 and R.S. 33:2952 shall take effect until it has been approved by a majority of the voters on whose property the tax is proposed to be levied, at an election to be held specially for that purpose. The police jury or municipal corporation shall prescribe the manner of holding the election, and shall cause to be furnished to the commissioners a certified list of the authorized voters. The election shall be preceded by a notice for thirty days, published in one or more newspapers in the parish or municipal corporation. If the ordinance is rejected by a majority of the voters, it may be resubmitted for reapproval at any subsequent period, at intervals of not less than six months.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 33:2953
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:2953 cover?
Section RS 33:2953 ("Election to ratify 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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