Louisiana § RS 46:1059 - Petition for organization of district
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 46:1059 — Petition for organization of district, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 46:1059. Petition for organization of district
Upon failure or refusal of the police jury of any parish to organize a hospital service district, they are hereby required to and shall form such district when petitioned to so do upon petition presented to the police jury, signed by not less than twenty-five persons owning or assessed for lands in said districts. In presenting such petition to the police jury, such petition shall set forth substantially the boundaries of the district which is proposed to be organized.
Acts 1950, No. 420, §9.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 46:1059
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 46:1059 cover?
Section RS 46:1059 ("Petition for organization of district") 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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