Louisiana § RS 39:556 - Sewerage district purposes

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 39:556 — Sewerage district purposes, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 39:556. Sewerage district purposes

The governing authorities of sewerage districts may incur debt and issue negotiable bonds for the purpose of constructing and maintaining sewers and sewerage disposal works for the districts and for no other purpose.  The title to the sewers and sewerage disposal works shall be in the public.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 39:556

What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 39:556 cover?

Section RS 39:556 ("Sewerage district 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 39:556?

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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?

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