Louisiana § RS 33:5063 - Mailing statement showing expense incurred; addition to tax liability
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§ RS 33:5063. Mailing statement showing expense incurred; addition to tax liability
If, after the cutting, destruction or removal of such weeds, grass, or growths, by the municipality after due notice as above provided, the cost or expense thereof has not been paid within ten days, the tax collector of the municipality shall furnish the owner, as shown on the last assessment roll of the municipality, by registered mail a written statement showing the cost or expense incurred for the work, and the place or property on which the work was done. If the said statement is not paid within one month thereafter, the amount thereof shall be included in and form part of the taxes due by the owner of said property, and when collected shall be credited to the general fund of said municipality.
Amended by Acts 1968, No. 482, §2.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:5063 cover?
Section RS 33:5063 ("Mailing statement showing expense incurred; addition to tax liability") 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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