Louisiana § RS 45:70 - Consent to become a public utility
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 45:70 — Consent to become a public utility, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 45:70. Consent to become a public utility
No corporation, functioning under R.S. 45:64, shall exercise any right of expropriation or be considered as a public utility until it has filed with the Secretary of State a resolution of its board of directors, duly certified under its corporate seal, agreeing that the corporation shall be a public utility for the distribution of water for irrigation, for the transportation of freight and passengers, and for furnishing hydroelectric power and electricity, or either of them.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 45:70
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 45:70 cover?
Section RS 45:70 ("Consent to become a public utility") 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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