Louisiana § RS 48:2181 - State-designated projects; department approvals
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§ RS 48:2181. State-designated projects; department approvals
A. A compact may, upon obtaining the approval of the Department of Transportation and Development undertake a state-designated project as a project under this Chapter.
B. Any portion of a compact project which is proposed to connect with or otherwise directly affect the operation of any portion of any state highway or any state-designated project shall be approved by the Department of Transportation and Development.
C. Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, specifically including but not limited to the Louisiana Expressway Law (R.S. 48:1251 et seq.), any compact organized pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter shall have full power to carry out all of the powers and duties set forth in this Chapter, without the necessity of obtaining the approval or consent of the state, or any state agency, political subdivision, district, authority, or other public entity except as expressly provided for in this Chapter.
Acts 2010, No. 838, §2, eff. July 1, 2010; Acts 2010, No. 858, §1, eff. June 30, 2010.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 48:2181 cover?
Section RS 48:2181 ("State-designated projects; department approvals") 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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