Louisiana § RS 33:3937 - Tax for maintenance of sewerage system
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:3937 — Tax for maintenance of sewerage system, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 33:3937. Tax for maintenance of sewerage system
The governing authority of the municipality may levy an annual tax upon the taxable property within the sewerage district not to exceed one mill on the dollar, which tax shall be assessed, levied and collected at the same time and in the same manner as other municipal taxes. The proceeds thereof shall be paid to the board of sewerage commissioners to be applied to the maintenance of the sewerage system. The governing authority may not order the collection of the tax unless authorized by a majority, in number and amount, of the resident property taxpayers voting in an election called for that purpose.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 33:3937
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:3937 cover?
Section RS 33:3937 ("Tax for maintenance of sewerage system") 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 33:3937?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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