Louisiana § RS 8:131.2 - Powers and duties of the board; grants; donations

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§ RS 8:131.2. Powers and duties of the board; grants; donations

The Rapides Parish Cemetery District, through its board of directors, shall have and may exercise all powers and duties necessary or convenient for carrying out its purposes, excepting the power of taxation.  These powers of the district shall include, but not be limited to, the power to secure federal, state, local, or private donations, or grants for the restoration of cemeteries, including the fencing of same.

Acts 1989, No. 11, §1.

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

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