Louisiana § RS 48:1661 - Eminent domain
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 48:1661 — Eminent domain, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 48:1661. Eminent domain
The authority shall have no power of eminent domain, but the city of New Orleans and the participating parishes, for purposes of the authority, may exercise the broadest power of eminent domain permissible under the laws of this state; however, no local governing body shall exercise any power of eminent domain hereunder with respect to property located beyond its territorial limits, nor shall it expropriate any business enterprise or any of its assets for the purpose of operating that enterprise or halting competition with a government enterprise.
Added by Acts 1979, No. 439, §1, eff. Aug. 1, 1979; Acts 2024, No. 402, §1, eff. May 28, 2024.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 48:1661
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 48:1661 cover?
Section RS 48:1661 ("Eminent domain") 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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