Louisiana § RS 38:441 - Binding obligation of state
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 38:441 — Binding obligation of state, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 38:441. Binding obligation of state
This Subpart and the laws providing for the creation and government of the levee districts and levee and drainage districts and their authority or power to levy and collect taxes and local contributions and to issue bonds shall not be repealed or modified to the detriment of the bonds authorized by this Subpart. This obligation not to repeal or modify these statutes is declared to be binding on the state and to be a part of the contract of the bonds.
Acts 1985, No. 785, §1, eff. July 22, 1985.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 38:441
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 38:441 cover?
Section RS 38:441 ("Binding obligation of state") 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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