Louisiana § RS 48:260 - Scope and extent of maintenance operations; emergency work
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 48:260 — Scope and extent of maintenance operations; emergency work, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 48:260. Scope and extent of maintenance operations; emergency work
The scope and extent of maintenance operations may include any operation involving employment of labor, purchase of materials, supplies, and equipment, and the severance, processing, and application of materials necessary to maintain the highway system together with the other facilities of the Department of Transportation and Development at the maximum level of efficiency for its type. In case of damage to the state highway system caused by flood or other disaster, requiring immediate attention, or for construction urgently needed, or for construction that may be undertaken more efficiently, the secretary may execute such work of improvement with department maintenance forces, with the approval of the chief engineer or the assistant secretary of operations.
Amended by Acts 1977, No. 291, §1; Acts 1984, No. 625, §1; Acts 2006, No. 11, §5.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 48:260
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 48:260 cover?
Section RS 48:260 ("Scope and extent of maintenance operations; emergency work") 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 48:260?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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