Louisiana § RS 46:505 - Fund not to exceed twenty five thousand dollars; yearly revenue to be expended
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 46:505 — Fund not to exceed twenty five thousand dollars; yearly revenue to be expended, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 46:505. Fund not to exceed twenty five thousand dollars; yearly revenue to be expended
After the fund set apart by the parish reaches twenty-five thousand dollars, and the fund set apart by the cities reaches twenty-five thousand dollars, the parish and cities shall thereafter no longer continue to set aside the pro rata part of the fines provided for in this Part, but the funds of twenty-five thousand dollars respectively shall be invested as set forth in this Part, and only the yearly interest or revenue shall be expended in carrying out the purpose of this Part.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 46:505
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 46:505 cover?
Section RS 46:505 ("Fund not to exceed twenty five thousand dollars; yearly revenue to be expended") 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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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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