Louisiana § RS 38:2608 - Enumerated powers
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 38:2608 — Enumerated powers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 38:2608. Enumerated powers
In order to accomplish the purposes of the district and to secure the best results from the construction, operation and maintenance of the works and improvements of the district and to prevent damage to the property of the district, the board of commissioners may make such rules and regulations as it shall deem advisable to:
(1) Protect and preserve the works, machinery, improvements and property owned or controlled by the district and to prescribe the manner of their use;
(2) Prescribe the manner of buildings, bridges, roads, fences or other works in, along or across any channel, reservoir or other construction of the district;
(3) Prescribe the manner in which ditches, sewers, pipelines or other works shall be adjusted to or connected with the facilities of the district or any water course within the district and the manner in which the water courses of the district may be used for the disposal of waste;
(4) Prescribe the permissible uses of the waters of the district made available by its facilities and to prevent the pollution or the unnecessary waste of such water;
(5) Prohibit or regulate the discharge of sewers into the district of any liquid or solid waste deemed detrimental to the waters or facilities of the district.
Added by Acts 1958, No. 292, §8.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 38:2608
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 38:2608 cover?
Section RS 38:2608 ("Enumerated powers") 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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