Louisiana § RS 48:716 - Sale at public auction
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 48:716 — Sale at public auction, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 48:716. Sale at public auction
If the governing authority decides to dispose of any of said property by sale at public auction, a minimum price shall be established by the governing authority and it may fix the conditions of the sale, which conditions may include the right to reject any or all bids and permission to pay for the property on either a cash or credit basis.
Acts 1968, No. 432, §5. Amended by Acts 1970, No. 648, §1; Acts 1972, No. 417, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 48:716
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 48:716 cover?
Section RS 48:716 ("Sale at public auction") 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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