Louisiana § RS 38:414 - Special assessments constitute liens on produce and other property
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 38:414 — Special assessments constitute liens on produce and other property, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 38:414. Special assessments constitute liens on produce and other property
The special assessment or forced contribution levied on produce by the levee boards or levee and drainage boards shall be secured by first lien and privilege on the produce and on all other property of the person owning the produce situated in the parish, and in case of suit to recover the special assessment, all costs, penalties, and attorney's fees fixed in R.S. 38:411 shall be secured by the same lien and privilege. The lien and privilege on the produce shall be prescribed in ten days from removal from the parish where the produce has been raised. If the produce has been transferred to a bona fide purchaser the lien and privilege shall be prescribed in five days from removal.
Acts 1985, No. 785, §1, eff. July 22, 1985.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 38:414 cover?
Section RS 38:414 ("Special assessments constitute liens on produce and other property") 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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