Louisiana § RS 33:3741 - Exchanging public property for other property for public purposes
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:3741 — Exchanging public property for other property for public purposes, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 33:3741. Exchanging public property for other property for public purposes
The governing authority of any municipality may, by ordinance, unless otherwise specifically prohibited or restricted by existing law, exchange any public property owned by said municipality, except municipally owned cemeteries, including streets or parts of streets, with property owners for any public purpose. The properties to be exchanged must be appraised by competent appraisers and shall be of approximately equal value. The governing body, however, may pay or receive any difference in value in cash. All contracts of exchange made under the provisions of this Section shall be in notarial form and by ordinance dedicating the property to a specific use.
Amended by Acts 1950, No. 301, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 33:3741
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:3741 cover?
Section RS 33:3741 ("Exchanging public property for other property for public purposes") 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 33:3741?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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