Louisiana § RS 40:463 - Grants, donations and contributions
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§ RS 40:463. Grants, donations and contributions
A local housing authority may grant or otherwise agree to provide funds, property, or services to others, and to enter into arrangements involving the same, in such manner and amount as the authority may deem appropriate if the authority determines such action will benefit residents or other persons of eligible income, or will otherwise further the purposes of this Chapter; provided such expenditures, property or services are provided in accordance with law and for a public purpose. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a housing authority may not engage in political activities and may not make any grant or contribution to any candidate for political office, any campaign committee or other organization advocating the election of a political candidate, or any political action committee or other organization whose principal activity involves political action or advocacy.
Acts 1997, No. 1188, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:463 cover?
Section RS 40:463 ("Grants, donations and contributions") 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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