Louisiana § RS 40:1502.2 - Service charge authorized for Fire Protection District Number Three of Beauregard Parish; assessment and collection
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:1502.2 — Service charge authorized for Fire Protection District Number Three of Beauregard Parish; assessment and collection, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 40:1502.2. Service charge authorized for Fire Protection District Number Three of Beauregard Parish; assessment and collection
A. The governing authority of Fire Protection District Number Three of Beauregard Parish is hereby authorized to establish, by majority vote of the members of the authority, a service charge of fifty dollars for each residential or commercial structure for a term not to exceed ten years to be assessed persons owning each structure, whether occupied or unoccupied, located wholly or partly within the boundaries of the fire protection district, subject to the provisions of Subsection B of this Section. For purposes of this Section, each residential or commercial unit in a structure shall be considered a separate structure, and a factory-built home as defined in R.S. 9:1149.2 shall be considered a structure. The service charges shall be used for the costs of any or all fire protection services.
B. Service charges so established shall be assessed by resolution of the governing authority of the fire protection district. However, the resolution assessing said service charges shall be adopted by the governing authority only after the question of the assessment and its duration have been submitted to and approved by a majority of electors of the district voting at an election held for that purpose. Such election shall be conducted in accordance with the election laws of the state and shall be held at the same time that an election authorized by the provisions of R.S. 18:402 is held.
C. Service charges assessed for fire protection services as provided in this Section shall become due and delinquent at the same time as ad valorem taxes become due and delinquent. The sheriff of Beauregard Parish may use any reasonable means to collect and enforce the collection of such service charges, including any means authorized by law for collection of taxes.
Acts 1987, No. 145, §1, eff. June 18, 1987; Acts 2024, No. 287, §7.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 40:1502.2
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:1502.2 cover?
Section RS 40:1502.2 ("Service charge authorized for Fire Protection District Number Three of Beauregard Parish; assessment and collection") 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 40:1502.2?
A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:1502.2" (Louisiana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Louisiana official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Louisiana attorney.
How does Louisiana § RS 40:1502.2 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Louisiana can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Louisiana.