Louisiana § RS 34:5221 - Creation; purpose
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 34:5221 — Creation; purpose, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 34:5221. Creation; purpose
A. The Louisiana Ports and Waterways Investment Commission, referred to as the "commission" in this Chapter, is hereby created within the governor's office. The domicile of the council shall be East Baton Rouge Parish.
B. The commission is created to serve as an advocate for all of the state's ports and waterways investment interests. To that end, the commission is charged with the following:
(1) Articulating a vision for the future of the state's ports and waterways through development of a strategic plan and investment program for such purpose.
(2) Providing focus and coordination for the state's efforts to attract international trade to the state's ports and waterways investments.
(3) Setting funding over all priorities for the development and growth of the state's ports and its water transportation system.
(4) Leveraging the financing capacity of the state's ports through coordinated financing arrangements, all as more specifically provided for by this Chapter.
Acts 2024, No. 755, §1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 34:5221
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 34:5221 cover?
Section RS 34:5221 ("Creation; purpose") 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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