Louisiana § RS 38:1544 - Funding or refunding bonds
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 38:1544 — Funding or refunding bonds, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 38:1544. Funding or refunding bonds
Any drainage district or sub-drainage district organized prior to the adoption of the Constitution of 1921, and not reorganized under the provisions of the Constitution of 1921, and the laws carrying same into effect, which have heretofore, upon petition of the property taxpayers and in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of Article 281 of the Constitutions of 1898 and 1913, and the laws carrying the Constitutions into effect, incurred debts against the lands within the drainage district or sub-drainage district, for the purpose of reclaiming the lands therein, and issued negotiable bonds to represent the indebtedness, may, for the purpose of readjusting, funding, refunding, extending or unifying any or all of its authorized indebtedness, bonded or otherwise, or both, issue and sell funding or refunding bonds, and with the proceeds of the sale thereof pay the indebtedness, or may exchange the funding or refunding bonds with the holders of the outstanding indebtedness, bonded or otherwise, in payment thereof, all in the manner as hereinafter provided.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 38:1544
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 38:1544 cover?
Section RS 38:1544 ("Funding or refunding bonds") 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 38:1544?
A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § RS 38:1544" (Louisiana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Louisiana official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Louisiana attorney.
How does Louisiana § RS 38:1544 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Louisiana can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Louisiana.