Louisiana § RS 38:2361 - Emergency projects

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§ RS 38:2361. Emergency projects

            A. Notwithstanding any provision of this Chapter, in the event of a declared emergency under R.S. 29:721 et seq., a project within the jurisdiction of the authority may proceed immediately upon written certification by the governor that the project is necessary to preserve public health, safety, critical military infrastructure, or essential federal navigation or flood control interests.

            B. Projects authorized under this Section shall be submitted for ratification in the next annual plan but may proceed prior to such approval.

            Acts 2025, No. 418, §1.

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

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Section RS 38:2361 ("Emergency projects") 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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