Louisiana § RS 48:233 - Delays in construction; public statement; substitution of another project; allocated funds
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§ RS 48:233. Delays in construction; public statement; substitution of another project; allocated funds
The projects planned for the year for which appropriations have been made shall be commenced in that year; however, if a project cannot be commenced within the year for which it is planned, the secretary shall file with the project records a public statement as to the factors causing the delay, and the next priority project meeting all necessary needed requirements for the same highway classification shall be substituted therefor. When the delaying factors have been overcome, the delayed project shall be placed in the highest priority for the next ensuing fiscal year. Funds allocated for each construction project shall remain so allocated until the project is completed and the project costs are liquidated.
Added by Acts 1974, No. 334, §1. Amended by Acts 1977, No. 291, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 48:233 cover?
Section RS 48:233 ("Delays in construction; public statement; substitution of another project; allocated funds") 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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