Louisiana § RS 38:2118 - Lands to be taxed

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 38:2118 — Lands to be taxed, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 38:2118. Lands to be taxed

All lands included within the boundaries of any irrigation district, except those lands within the corporate limits of incorporated towns and cities, shall be taxed.  The fact that water from the natural or artificial waterways within the district is not used on certain lands within the boundaries of the district does not exempt that land from taxation.  

Amended by Acts 1956, No. 461, §1.  

Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 38:2118 cover?

Section RS 38:2118 ("Lands 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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