Louisiana § RS 56:1784 - Intergovernmental cooperation; financing

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 56:1784 — Intergovernmental cooperation; financing, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 56:1784. Intergovernmental cooperation; financing

As provided in Article VI, Section 20 of the Louisiana Constitution and for the purpose of implementing a "Rails to Trails" program, a political subdivision may exercise and perform any authorized power and function, including financing, jointly or in cooperation with one or more political subdivisions, either within or without the state, or with the United States or its agencies.  

Acts 1990, No. 1016, §1.  

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

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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 56:1784 cover?

Section RS 56:1784 ("Intergovernmental cooperation; financing") 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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