Louisiana § RS 39:703 - Levy and assessment of special taxes
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 39:703 — Levy and assessment of special taxes, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 39:703. Levy and assessment of special taxes
If the election results in favor of the proposition to levy and assess special taxes upon the property subject to taxation in the subdivision, the governing authority shall, after the promulgation of the result of the election and pursuant to the terms of the proposition submitted, levy and assess the special taxes on the property; provided that the total rate of taxation so imposed shall not exceed the constitutional limit, nor shall the tax run for a greater number of years than the number named in the proposition submitted, nor be imposed for any other purpose than that named in the proposition.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 39:703
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 39:703 cover?
Section RS 39:703 ("Levy and assessment of special taxes") 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 39:703?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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