Louisiana § RS 48:1666 - Taxing power
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 48:1666 — Taxing power, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 48:1666. Taxing power
Subject to the conditions contained in §1664, each local government may, upon voter approval, levy and collect any taxes authorized under the constitution or laws of this state to fulfill bond obligation or obligations incurred in a rapid transit contract or a contract or contracts with the authority. The authority is hereby authorized to participate in any new or additional tax related to transit or transportation, or both, that may be imposed in the future by the legislature; however, the proceeds from any such statewide tax will be prorated to all parishes in the state on a population formula for use by said parishes for transit or transportation purposes, or both.
Added by Acts 1979, No. 439, §1, eff. Aug. 1, 1979.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 48:1666
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 48:1666 cover?
Section RS 48:1666 ("Taxing power") 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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