Louisiana § RS 38:1653 - Sale of bonds
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 38:1653 — Sale of bonds, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 38:1653. Sale of bonds
All of the bonds shall be executed and delivered to the secretary-treasurer of the district, who shall sell the bonds in the quantities and at the dates which the board of commissioners may deem necessary to meet the payments for the works and improvements in the district. The bonds shall not be sold for less than ninety per cent of par and accrued interest to date of delivery, and shall show on their face the purpose for which they are issued, and shall be payable out of money derived from the taxes levied as provided by previous sections of this Part.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 38:1653
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 38:1653 cover?
Section RS 38:1653 ("Sale of 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 38:1653?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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