Louisiana § RS 39:812 - Limitations
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 39:812 — Limitations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 39:812. Limitations
The amount, millage rate, duration, and purpose of any tax authorized under this Part shall be in accord with the proposition voted on and approved by the electors in the special election which authorized the levy and collection of the special tax, provided that the gross millage rate of all taxes authorized under this Part shall not exceed seventy mills in the aggregate at any one time in addition to the annual five mill ad valorem maintenance tax authorized by Article VIII, Section 13(C) (First) of the Constitution of Louisiana, and the annual thirteen mill ad valorem maintenance tax authorized for the Orleans Parish School Board by Article VIII, Section 13(C) (Second) of the Constitution of Louisiana, and the duration of any such tax shall not exceed ten years; provided however, any such tax levied solely for the specific purpose of maintenance of capital facilities or installation of climate control mechanisms in existing classroom facilities may be levied for up to twenty years. All taxes previously voted that fall within the limitation imposed by this Section and which were otherwise legally voted are hereby ratified.
Added by Acts 1975, Ex.Sess., No. 28, §1, eff. Feb. 20, 1975; Amended by Acts 1979, No. 548, §1; Acts 1982, No. 402, §1; Acts 1987, No. 798, §1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 39:812
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 39:812 cover?
Section RS 39:812 ("Limitations") 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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