Louisiana § RS 48:889 - General powers of parishes
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 48:889 — General powers of parishes, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 48:889. General powers of parishes
The governing authority of any parish issuing its bonds under the provisions of this Sub-part may exercise all powers and enter into all contracts or agreements necessary or incidental to the execution of its powers under this Sub-part.
The parish may exercise any powers conferred on it by acts of congress or of any adjoining state in which a portion of the bridge is located.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 48:889
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 48:889 cover?
Section RS 48:889 ("General powers of parishes") 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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