Louisiana § RS 38:1768 - Levy of tax or forced contribution
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 38:1768 — Levy of tax or forced contribution, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 38:1768. Levy of tax or forced contribution
The commissioners may provide the funds necessary for conducting drainage work by levying any tax or forced contribution which is authorized by the constitution and laws of this state. If the tax to be levied is an acreage tax levied by the vote of the electors of the gravity drainage district for gravity drainage, then the tax shall by resolution of the governing authority of the district, be levied for the full term for which it was voted. If the tax levied be an ad valorem tax assessed for the purpose of paying the principal and interest of the bonded indebtedness issued upon the vote of the property taxpayers, then the ad valorem tax shall be levied annually.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 38:1768
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 38:1768 cover?
Section RS 38:1768 ("Levy of tax or forced contribution") 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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