Louisiana § RS 48:589 - Budget; provision for maintenance and repair
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 48:589 — Budget; provision for maintenance and repair, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 48:589. Budget; provision for maintenance and repair
Whenever any gravel or other hard-surfaced roads have been constructed in any parish or district, the governing authority of the parish in which the roads are located shall provide annually in its budget for the amounts which will be required for the maintenance and repair of the roads. Any taxpayer may, by appropriate action, enforce the fulfillment of this requirement. This Section does not apply in cases where a special tax has been voted in any parish or portion of a parish to provide for the maintenance of the roads or highways in that locality where the tax is levied.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 48:589
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 48:589 cover?
Section RS 48:589 ("Budget; provision for maintenance and repair") 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 48:589?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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