Louisiana § RS 38:2753 - Powers
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 38:2753 — Powers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 38:2753. Powers
The board shall have the power to sue and be sued; to buy and sell; to exercise the right of expropriation; to own, maintain and operate property, both movable and immovable, to acquire servitudes, rights of way and flowage rights, to negotiate and execute contracts; to cooperate with the state of Louisiana or any agency or political subdivision thereof or with the government of the United States or any department or agency thereof on any basis that the board shall deem advisable for the joint or separate construction, ownership, operation and maintenance of pump facilities, pipelines, floodgages, water conveyors and other devices, equipment and property; to accept gifts or contributions of any nature from the state of Louisiana or the United States or any agency or political subdivision thereof; and to make and collect reasonable charges or fees for its services in connection with the water made available by any facilities provided by said board; provided, no charges shall be assessed against any municipality or other political subdivision, and that in exercising the powers and authority aforesaid, the board shall cooperate with, and shall act under the supervision and control of, the Louisiana Department of Public Works.
Added by Acts 1962, No. 308, §3.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 38:2753
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 38:2753 cover?
Section RS 38:2753 ("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.
How do I cite Louisiana § RS 38:2753?
A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § RS 38:2753" (Louisiana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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How does Louisiana § RS 38:2753 apply to my situation?
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