Louisiana § RS 33:3702 - Disagreement between municipality or parish and railroad; decision by public service commission
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§ RS 33:3702. Disagreement between municipality or parish and railroad; decision by public service commission
In cases mentioned in R.S. 33:3701 if the municipal or parish authorities and the railroads are not able to agree on the plans for the construction, payment for, or maintenance of, the public crossing, viaduct, or subway, the matter shall be left to the decision of the Louisiana Public Service Commission, provided, however, that after the commission's decision, the municipality or parish may defer action on the project.
Acts 2008, No. 596, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section RS 33:3702 ("Disagreement between municipality or parish and railroad; decision by public service commission") 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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