§22. Powers The department has all of the rights, powers, and immunities incident to corporations. It may acquire, own, administer, alienate, and otherwise dispose of all kinds of property, movable and immovable, tangible and intangible; contract; adopt, alter, or destroy an official seal; sue and be sued, implead, and be impleaded.
Powers
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:22, under Roads, Bridges and Ferries.
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:22