Louisiana § RS 33:4884 - Culverts; municipal and parish governments
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:4884 — Culverts; municipal and parish governments, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 33:4884. Culverts; municipal and parish governments
The governing authority of a local governmental subdivision may purchase, install, maintain, or replace culverts within any drain, ditch, or canal within its jurisdiction if the governing authority determines such action to be beneficial to the public at large, even if the installation of such culverts may result in a benefit to a private landowner. The governing authority may adopt ordinances regulating the installation of culverts, which may include a requirement that a private person wishing to have a culvert installed within a drain, ditch, or canal affecting his property contract with the governing authority to provide such construction services. The governing authority may only provide materials or construction services pursuant to such an ordinance upon full reimbursement of the costs to the governing authority by the private property owner.
Acts 2010, No. 719, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 33:4884
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:4884 cover?
Section RS 33:4884 ("Culverts; municipal and parish governments") 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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