Louisiana § RS 49:1142 - Adopt-a-byway program
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 49:1142 — Adopt-a-byway program, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 49:1142. Adopt-a-byway program
A. In order to fulfill the obligations and responsibilities under this Chapter, the secretary may promote and encourage a program to be known as "adopt-a-byway", whereby an organization which owns, uses, or leases property adjacent to a parish maintained road may adopt a section of such road for the sole purpose of controlling litter along that section. Included in the responsibilities of any organization which chooses to participate in the program may be the following:
(1) Development of a functional plan to influence and encourage the public to improve the appearance of the adopted section of the road.
(2) A general cleanup of the area at least twice per year.
(3) Assistance to the secretary in securing media coverage for the program.
B. Any parish or municipality which develops an "adopt-a-byway" program shall coordinate the adoption of rules governing the program with the secretary.
C. Any parish or municipality which develops an "adopt-a-byway" program may use funds received from the collection of fines provided for under the provisions of R.S. 30:2532(A) to place a sign upon a portion of a road identifying the organization which has adopted such portion of the road.
D. The Department of Transportation and Development may promulgate rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Section regarding the placement, construction, and maintenance of the signs.
Acts 2022, No. 16, §2.
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Section RS 49:1142 ("Adopt-a-byway program") 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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