Louisiana § RS 39:561 - Issuing bonds; resolution
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 39:561 — Issuing bonds; resolution, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 39:561. Issuing bonds; resolution
If a majority in number and amount of the qualified property taxpayers voting at an election held under the provisions of this Chapter vote in favor of the proposition to incur debt and issue negotiable bonds, the governing authorities after promulgation of the result of the election, may by resolution authorize the issuance of the bonds, in an amount not exceeding the amount stated in the proposition, which bonds shall not be issued for any other purpose than that stated in the proposition.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 39:561
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 39:561 cover?
Section RS 39:561 ("Issuing bonds; resolution") 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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