Louisiana § RS 38:2840 - Tax exemption
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 38:2840 — Tax exemption, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 38:2840. Tax exemption
The lands which lie within and form the Black Bayou Lake proper shall not be subject to any ad valorem taxation or any other tax of any nature whatsoever by either the State of Louisiana or any of its political subdivisions, for so long as the said lands shall form and lie within the lake proper. All property acquired, however, regardless of the manner in which it is acquired or the source from which it is acquired, shall thereafter become the property of the State of Louisiana for the use and benefit of the Black Bayou Watershed District.
Added by Acts 1966, No. 262, §20.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 38:2840
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 38:2840 cover?
Section RS 38:2840 ("Tax exemption") 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 38:2840?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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