Louisiana § RS 48:1257 - Cooperation of parishes, etc., with authority
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§ RS 48:1257. Cooperation of parishes, etc., with authority
All parishes, political subdivisions, cities, towns, villages, and all public agencies and officers of the state of Louisiana, notwithstanding any contrary provision of law, are hereby authorized and empowered to lease, lend, grant or convey to the authority, upon its request and upon such terms and conditions as the authority and the proper officials of such parishes, political subdivisions, cities, towns, villages, and public agencies or officers may agree upon as reasonable and fair, and without the necessity for any advertisement, order of court or other action or formality other than the regular and formal action of the officials concerned and the execution of the proper instrument, any real property which may be necessary or convenient to the effectuation of the purpose of this Chapter, including real property already devoted to public use.
Acts 1954, No. 232, §7.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 48:1257
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 48:1257 cover?
Section RS 48:1257 ("Cooperation of parishes, etc., with authority") 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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