Louisiana § RS 48:673 - Appropriations by parish governing authorities for highways
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 48:673 — Appropriations by parish governing authorities for highways, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 48:673. Appropriations by parish governing authorities for highways
The governing authority of a parish may, for the purpose of connecting or completing permanent, or continuous highways, appropriate out of its general fund sufficient monies to defray not more than one-half of the total cost of constructing permanent, hard-surfaced paving in the municipalities of the parish. Such appropriations shall not exceed one hundred thousand dollars in any one year. The provisions of this Part shall not prejudice the right of any municipality to demand the return of any taxes for road purposes to which it may be entitled by law.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 48:673 cover?
Section RS 48:673 ("Appropriations by parish governing authorities for highways") 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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