Louisiana § RS 39:784 - Ordinance levying tax
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 39:784 — Ordinance levying tax, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 39:784. Ordinance levying tax
If a majority in number and amount of assessed value of the property taxpayers of the parish, ward or municipality entitled to vote under the provisions of the constitution of 1921 and the laws of this state, vote in favor of each levy of the special tax, the governing authority on behalf of the parish, or ward therein, or the municipal authorities for and on behalf of the municipality, shall immediately pass the ordinance levying the tax for such time as may have been specified in the ordinance ordering the election, and shall designate the years in which the taxes shall be levied and collected.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 39:784
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 39:784 cover?
Section RS 39:784 ("Ordinance levying tax") 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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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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