Louisiana § RS 33:4282 - Issuance of certificates of indebtedness

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:4282 — Issuance of certificates of indebtedness, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 33:4282. Issuance of certificates of indebtedness

In order to obtain funds to construct, maintain, rehabilitate, extend, enlarge, or improve the municipally owned public utility the governing authority of the municipality may issue negotiable certificates of indebtedness and secure their payment by a pledge of the revenues and franchises of the revenue producing public utility, provided that the governing authority is first authorized to do so by a majority of the qualified resident electors of the municipality voting in an election to be held in the manner provided below.

Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 33:4282

What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:4282 cover?

Section RS 33:4282 ("Issuance of certificates of indebtedness") 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 33:4282?

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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?

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