Louisiana § RS 38:2117 - Lands within corporate limits not to be taxed
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 38:2117 — Lands within corporate limits not to be taxed, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 38:2117. Lands within corporate limits not to be taxed
Lands within the corporate limits of incorporated towns and cities, although within the limits of an irrigation district, shall not be liable to taxation for any purpose under this Part, nor shall these lands be considered in calculating the number or proportion of acres of land required to sign any petition or make any recommendation under this Part. The owners of the lands shall not, by reason of the ownership, sign any petition or participate in any election required or permitted under this Part.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 38:2117 cover?
Section RS 38:2117 ("Lands within corporate limits not to be taxed") 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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