Louisiana § RS 38:432 - Bonds in lieu of outstanding bonds

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 38:432 — Bonds in lieu of outstanding bonds, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 38:432. Bonds in lieu of outstanding bonds

The intent of this Subpart is that the levee districts and levee and drainage districts may issue bonds in lieu of the bonds already authorized, not in addition thereto, but in carrying out the power to refund outstanding bonds into bonds under this Subpart.  The bonds under this Subpart may be negotiated before the retirement of the outstanding bonds, but the proceeds of the bonds thus negotiated shall remain in the state treasury, as provided in R.S. 38:435.  

Acts 1985, No. 785, §1, eff. July 22, 1985.  

{{NOTE:  REGARDING R.S. 38:431-436, SEE ALSO R.S. 38:1117(A)(3) AS PER ACTS 1985, NO. 466, §2, WHICH MAY BE CONFLICTING.}}

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

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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 38:432 cover?

Section RS 38:432 ("Bonds in lieu of outstanding bonds") 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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