Louisiana § RS 38:1844 - Powers of board
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 38:1844 — Powers of board, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 38:1844. Powers of board
The board of commissioners may open all natural drains in the district, cut and open new drains, and do any other work of drainage they may deem necessary. They may enter into contracts for the construction of drainage work or they may construct drainage works under their own supervision, or with the aid and assistance of any governmental or state agency. They may employ an engineer and an attorney and fix their respective fees and provide for the payment thereof. They may do any and all things necessary and incidental to carry out the purposes of this Part.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 38:1844
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 38:1844 cover?
Section RS 38:1844 ("Powers of board") 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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