Louisiana § RS 38:1999 - Classes of lands or sub-drainage districts
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 38:1999 — Classes of lands or sub-drainage districts, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 38:1999. Classes of lands or sub-drainage districts
The board of commissioners may divide the lands in the Lafourche Basin Levee and Drainage District into classes or sub-drainage districts, and tax, locally assess, and impose forced contributions and acreage taxes on the lands in the classes or sub-drainage districts in proportion to the benefits derived by the land from the drainage. All lands in the same class or sub-drainage districts shall pay an equal tax, local assessment, enforced contribution or acreage taxes.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 38:1999
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 38:1999 cover?
Section RS 38:1999 ("Classes of lands or sub-drainage districts") 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 38:1999?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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