Louisiana § RS 33:4432 - Amendment of franchise provision authorizing assignment to Louisiana corporation
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:4432 — Amendment of franchise provision authorizing assignment to Louisiana corporation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 33:4432. Amendment of franchise provision authorizing assignment to Louisiana corporation
When any municipality has granted, to any person, the right to occupy or use its streets, highways, bridges, or public places for public service utilities under the terms of which it is required that the franchise be transferred and assigned to a Louisiana corporation, the governing authority may, by ordinance, amend the franchise so that the same may be assigned to, owned, and operated by any person, or any corporation (whether organized under the laws of this or any other state in the union) without the submission of the amendment to the electors provided that such persons if non-resident, shall first declare and fix their domicile in Louisiana; and, if a foreign corporation, shall first qualify to do business in this state as prescribed by law.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 33:4432
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:4432 cover?
Section RS 33:4432 ("Amendment of franchise provision authorizing assignment to Louisiana corporation") 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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