Louisiana § RS 33:4224 - Materials for election; form of ballot
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:4224 — Materials for election; form of ballot, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 33:4224. Materials for election; form of ballot
The governing authority of the municipality or of the district shall furnish the commissioners of election with a list of electors qualified to vote in the municipality or district, certified by the registrar of voters of the parish, and with ballots, tally sheets, blanks for making returns, and all paraphernalia necessary for properly holding the election. Ballots shall be substantially in the following form:
"Shall the governing authority of the (City, Town, Village, _____ District) of _________ be authorized to issue bonds in the sum of ______ Dollars, to run for _____ years, bearing interest not exceeding _____ percentum per annum, payable annually or semi-annually, for the purpose of _____, to be secured by a mortgage of _____ and by pledge of the income and revenue of such property or properties?"
To vote in favor of the proposition, the voter
YES
will make a cross mark (X) in the space under
____
the word "Yes" and to vote against it, the
voter will make a cross mark (X) in the space
NO
underneath the word "No".
____
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 33:4224
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:4224 cover?
Section RS 33:4224 ("Materials for election; form of ballot") 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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