Louisiana § RS 38:84.1 - Required compliance with certain local ordinances relative to flood control
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§ RS 38:84.1. Required compliance with certain local ordinances relative to flood control
Each state agency, and each public and quasi-public agency of the state, shall, except with respect to the construction and maintenance of bridges and highways, comply with all ordinances, rules, and regulations, including zoning and land use regulations, adopted by any parish or municipality of the state pursuant to the authority of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, Title 42, United States Code, Sections 4001 through 4127.
Acts 1992, No. 356, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 38:84.1 cover?
Section RS 38:84.1 ("Required compliance with certain local ordinances relative to flood control") 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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