Louisiana § RS 48:880 - Designation of depository

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 48:880 — Designation of depository, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 48:880. Designation of depository

Except as is otherwise provided in this Sub-part, the governing authority of the parish may provide by resolution or by trust indenture for the payment of the proceeds of the sale of the bonds and the revenues of the bridges to an officer, board, or depository named by it for the custody thereof.  The parish shall provide for the method of disbursement thereof, with such safeguards and restrictions as it determines.  

Any bank or trust company incorporated under the laws of this state may act as depository of the proceeds of the bonds or revenues of the bridges or of other moneys pertaining thereto.  They may furnish such indemnifying bonds or pledge securities as required by the governing authority of the parish.  

Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section RS 48:880 ("Designation of depository") 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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