Louisiana § RS 48:2174 - Liability
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 48:2174 — Liability, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 48:2174. Liability
Neither the state nor any state agency, parish, municipality, district, or any other political subdivision or other public entity shall be subject to any claims, liabilities, costs, expenses, or causes of action for any personal injury or damage to property arising out of the construction, operation, or maintenance of any project, or which may happen to occur on any railway, if such incident giving rise thereto occurs prior to transfer and reversion of ownership of any project from a compact created hereunder to the state or appropriate parish or municipality in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter. Should any suit or other action be filed against a compact created hereunder prior to reversion of a project, such reversion shall be effected as provided in this Chapter, but the compact so joined by such action shall continue in existence as provided in R.S. 48:2189(A). No individual member, officer, director, or employee of a compact shall be liable personally for any such claims, liabilities, costs, expenses, or causes of action in any event.
Acts 2010, No. 838, §2, eff. July 1, 2010; Acts 2010, No. 858, §1, eff. June 30, 2010.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 48:2174
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 48:2174 cover?
Section RS 48:2174 ("Liability") 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 48:2174?
A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § RS 48:2174" (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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How does Louisiana § RS 48:2174 apply to my situation?
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