Louisiana § RS 48:912 - Certain municipalities and parishes may build bridges; borrowing money
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 48:912 — Certain municipalities and parishes may build bridges; borrowing money, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 48:912. Certain municipalities and parishes may build bridges; borrowing money
Any municipality located on a navigable stream and any parish bounded by or through which a navigable stream runs, or both such municipality and parish in conjunction may, when the necessary authority has been obtained from congress, build bridges across the navigable streams and borrow the money to pay therefor. The loan shall be evidenced by certificates of indebtedness, bearing not more than five per cent per year interest, running for a period of not more than fifteen years, secured and payable as provided in R.S. 48:913.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 48:912
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 48:912 cover?
Section RS 48:912 ("Certain municipalities and parishes may build bridges; borrowing money") 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 48:912?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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