Louisiana § RS 39:509 - Peremption
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 39:509 — Peremption, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 39:509. Peremption
Every ordinance or resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds under this Part shall be published at least once in the official journal of the governmental entity issuing the bonds, or in a newspaper having general circulation therein. Exhibits to any such ordinance or resolution need not be published if the exhibits are enumerated in the publication and it is stated in the publication that such exhibits are available for public inspection at the office of the governing authority during regular business hours. For thirty days after the date of publication, any person in interest may contest the legality of the ordinance or resolution and of any provision therein made for the security and payment of the bonds. After that time, no one shall have any cause of action to test the regularity, formality, legality, or effectiveness of the ordinance or resolution, and provisions thereof for any cause whatsoever. Thereafter, it shall be conclusively presumed that every legal requirement for the issuance of the bonds, including all things pertaining to the election, if any, at which the bonds were authorized, has been complied with. No court shall have authority to inquire into any of these matters after the thirty days.
Acts 2018, No. 569, §1, eff. July 1, 2018.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 39:509
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 39:509 cover?
Section RS 39:509 ("Peremption") 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 39:509?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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