Louisiana § RS 38:1572 - Acceptance of transfer by municipality
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 38:1572 — Acceptance of transfer by municipality, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 38:1572. Acceptance of transfer by municipality
Any municipality may by ordinance, passed by its governing authority, accept the transfer, from any drainage district whose territorial limits lie wholly within the boundaries of the municipality and all of whose bonded and other indebtedness has been paid, and satisfied, of the canals, works, and property of the drainage district. The title to the property shall remain in the public.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 38:1572
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 38:1572 cover?
Section RS 38:1572 ("Acceptance of transfer by municipality") 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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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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