Louisiana § RS 39:552 - Parish purposes
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 39:552 — Parish purposes, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 39:552. Parish purposes
The governing authorities of parishes may incur debt and issue negotiable bonds of the parish for the following purposes: Constructing and maintaining public roads, highways and bridges; drains, drainage canals, pumps and pumping plants, dykes, and levees; constructing waste disposal facilities; sewers and sewerage disposal works; waterworks system; and facilities for pollution control and abatement; courthouses; jails; hospitals; auditoriums; golf courses; stadiums; live stock arenas and show rings; agricultural and live stock exhibition buildings; buildings of like and similar nature, and other public buildings; acquiring buildings, machinery and equipment, including both real and personal property, to be used in giving fire protection to the property in the parish; acquiring and/or improving lands for industrial parks; and such other works of public improvement as the legislature may expressly authorize. Debt may be incurred and bonds may be issued for the necessary equipment and furnishings for the works, buildings and improvements. The title to all works, buildings and improvements shall be in the public.
Amended by Acts 1968, No. 619, §1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 39:552
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 39:552 cover?
Section RS 39:552 ("Parish purposes") 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 39:552?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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How does Louisiana § RS 39:552 apply to my situation?
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