Louisiana § RS 48:1156 - Operation and maintenance
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 48:1156 — Operation and maintenance, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 48:1156. Operation and maintenance
Neither the state of Louisiana, nor any subdivision thereof, the Louisiana public service commission, or any other political subdivision or agency of the state, shall interfere in any manner with the maintenance and operation of the bridge, whether as to the tolls charged for the use thereof or otherwise, except in so far as may be necessary for the public safety or to enforce compliance with the contract between the department of highways and the authority. No bridge which shall be the subject of such a contract shall be deemed to be a public utility, and no such bridge shall be subject in any manner to the jurisdiction of the Louisiana public service commission.
Acts 1952, No. 8, §6.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 48:1156
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 48:1156 cover?
Section RS 48:1156 ("Operation and maintenance") 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 48:1156?
A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § RS 48:1156" (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?
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