Title 48, Roads, Bridges and Ferries
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La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1307 Road lighting districts in existence prior to Aug
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§1307. Road lighting districts in existence prior to Aug. 1, 1956; status as to exemptions; new territory Where road lighting districts consolidated into any consolidated district hereunder have been in existence prior to August 1, 1956, the creation of the consolidated district …
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1308 Limitations on tax levy
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§1308. Limitations on tax levy No consolidated district created hereunder shall, without an election as hereinafter provided, levy a rate of taxation greater than that being levied by the underlying districts at the time of consolidation, nor shall the consolidated district be au…
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1308.1 Redesignated as R.S
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§1308.1. Redesignated as R.S. 48:1303.1 by Acts 2024, No. 610, §2A.
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1308.2 Redesignated as R.S
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§1308.2. Redesignated as R.S. 48:1303.2 by Acts 2024, No. 610, §2A.
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1308.3 Redesignated as R.S
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§1308.3. Redesignated as R.S. 48:1303.3 by Acts 2024, No. 610, §2A.
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1308.4 Redesignated as R.S
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§1308.4. Redesignated as R.S. 48:1303.4 by Acts 2024, No. 610, §2A.
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1309 Service charge authorized for Ouachita Parish; assessment and collection
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§1309. Service charge authorized for Ouachita Parish; assessment and collection A.(1) The governing authority of any road lighting district situated wholly within the geographical boundaries of Ouachita Parish is hereby authorized to establish, by majority vote of the members of …
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1309.1 Service charge authorized for Consolidated Road Lighting District Number One of East Baton Rouge Parish; assessment and collection
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§1309.1. Service charge authorized for Consolidated Road Lighting District Number One of East Baton Rouge Parish; assessment and collection A. The governing authority of Consolidated Road Lighting District Number One of East Baton Rouge Parish is hereby authorized to establish, b…
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1309.2 Service charge authorized for road lighting districts
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§1309.2. Service charge authorized for road lighting districts A.(1) The governing authority of any road lighting district is hereby authorized to establish, by a majority of the voters of the district voting at an election held therein, a service charge or rates of service charg…
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1309.3 Service charge authorized for St
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§1309.3. Service charge authorized for St. Tammany Parish; assessment and collection A.(1) The governing authority of any road lighting district situated wholly within the geographical boundaries of St. Tammany Parish may establish, by majority vote of the members of the authorit…
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:131 Department purchasing agent; functions; bond
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§131. Department purchasing agent; functions; bond The secretary shall appoint a purchasing agent, who shall be the head of this section. The purchasing agent shall advertise, let, and execute, on behalf of the department, all contracts for the purchase of supplies, materials, an…
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1351 Responsibility for administration vested in governor
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§1351. Responsibility for administration vested in governor A. The governor, in addition to the other duties and responsibilities vested in him by the constitution and laws of this state, shall be responsible for the administration of highway safety programs in this state in conf…
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1352 Louisiana Highway Safety Commission; created; appointment of members; terms; vacancies
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§1352. Louisiana Highway Safety Commission; created; appointment of members; terms; vacancies A. The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission is hereby created as a division of the office of the governor. The commission shall be composed of twenty-one members who shall be appointed by…
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1353 Domicile of commission; meetings; quorum and vote
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§1353. Domicile of commission; meetings; quorum and vote A. The domicile of the commission shall be in Baton Rouge; however, the commission may hold meetings at other places in the state. Meetings shall be held on the call of the chairman or of the governor or as otherwise fixed …
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1354 Expenses of members
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§1354. Expenses of members The members of the commission shall receive no compensation but shall be paid their necessary and actual expenses incurred in connection with attendance at meetings of the commission or on business for the commission assigned by it. Acts 1968, No. 275, …
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1355 Officers; executive director
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§1355. Officers; executive director A. The officers of the commission shall be a chairman and a vice chairman. The governor shall designate the chairman, and the commission shall elect a vice chairman to serve a two-year term. The chairman shall be the chief executive officer of …
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1356 Executive committee; other committees
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§1356. Executive committee; other committees A. There shall be an executive committee and such other committees as the commission deems necessary or desirable to fully accomplish the purposes for which it is created. B. The executive committee shall be composed of the chairman of…
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1357 Powers and duties
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§1357. Powers and duties The commission shall serve as the public support group of the Highway Safety Act of 1966 and, through the governor, shall cooperate with the federal government or any agency thereof for the purpose of increasing highway safety. In furtherance of such purp…
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1358 Repealed by Acts 1992, No
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§1358. Repealed by Acts 1992, No. 984, §18.
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1401 Commission created
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§1401. Commission created There is hereby created a scenic drive commission to be known as the Toledo Bend Forest Scenic Drive Commission. Acts 1968, No. 232, §1. Amended by Acts 1971, No. 157, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1402 Authority of commission
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§1402. Authority of commission The commission shall be a political agency of the State of Louisiana, and subject to the limitations and restrictions set out in this Chapter. The commission shall have the following authority: (1) To acquire servitudes adjacent to the Toledo Bend F…
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1403 Membership
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§1403. Membership The commission shall consist of ten members who shall serve for a term of four years or until their successors have been made and qualified, as follows: Three members shall be appointed, one each, by the Sabine River Authority, the secretary of the Department of…
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1404 Officers; meetings; quorum
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§1404. Officers; meetings; quorum The commission shall elect from its own membership a chairman and vice-chairman. Six members of said commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business and the meetings of the commission shall be held at such time and place as s…
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1405 Compensation; expenses
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§1405. Compensation; expenses The members of said commission shall serve without compensation for their services, but they shall be entitled to reimbursement for actual expenses incurred in the performance of their duties as authorized by the Commission. Acts 1968, No. 232, §5.
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1406 Cooperation
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§1406. Cooperation All public agencies shall cooperate fully with the Commission, to the end that it may effectively and comprehensively carry out its functions and duties. Acts 1968, No. 232, §6.
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:141 Financial services administrator to be appointed
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§141. Financial services administrator to be appointed The secretary shall appoint a certified public accountant, duly qualified in this state, or an experienced cost accountant, to serve as the financial administrator, comptroller and disbursing officer for the department. He sh…
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:142 Financial services administrator has general charge of accounting, disbursing and cost accounting of the department
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§142. Financial services administrator has general charge of accounting, disbursing and cost accounting of the department The financial services administrator has general charge of the accounting, disbursing and cost accounting of the department. Amended by Acts 1970, No. 414, §1…
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:143 Financial services administrator is disbursing officer; checks, vouchers, and warrants
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§143. Financial services administrator is disbursing officer; checks, vouchers, and warrants The financial services administrator is the disbursing officer of the department. All checks, vouchers, or warrants in payment of the accounts of the department and the salaries of the em…
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1451 Short title
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§1451. Short title This Chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Capital Area Transit System Act. Acts 2005, No. 463, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2006.
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1452 Declaration of policy
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§1452. Declaration of policy The area comprising East Baton Rouge Parish and surrounding parishes has developed and continues to develop into a metropolitan area with a common interest in the cultural, social, and economic well-being of its people. This area has serious congestio…
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1453 Definitions
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§1453. Definitions For purposes of this Chapter, the following words have the meanings ascribed to them by this Section, except where the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) "Board" means the board of commissioners and governing body of the Capital Area Transit System. (2) "…
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1454 Creation
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§1454. Creation There is hereby created the Capital Area Transit System, subject to the conditions set forth in this Chapter, which shall be a body politic and corporate and a political subdivision of the state of Louisiana and, except as provided in this Chapter, shall have all …
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1455 Participation
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§1455. Participation A. The board may exercise authority in parishes other than East Baton Rouge Parish if any such parish is a participating parish as provided in this Section. B. A parish may become a participating parish if both of the following conditions are met: (1) The gov…
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1456 Board of commissioners
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§1456. Board of commissioners A.(1) If there are no participating parishes other than East Baton Rouge Parish, the system shall be governed by a board of commissioners comprised of ten members, with one member being a representative of the Amalgamated Transit Union. (2) The membe…
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1457 Quorum; voting
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§1457. Quorum; voting A quorum necessary for the conduct of business by the board shall exist whenever a majority of the members is present. Except as may be otherwise provided by this Chapter, the public meeting law, or any other law, board action shall require the affirmative v…
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1458 Conduct of meetings and affairs; bylaws
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§1458. Conduct of meetings and affairs; bylaws The board is authorized to create, amend, and repeal bylaws, rules and regulations, and resolutions for the government of the meetings and affairs of the system, not inconsistent with this Chapter or other law. Acts 2005, No. 463, §1…
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1459 Officers
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§1459. Officers The officers of the board shall consist of a president, who shall be a member of the board, a vice president, and such other officers or assistants as the members shall choose. The board shall conduct an annual meeting in February for the primary purpose of electi…
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1460 Powers
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§1460. Powers The board, as governing authority of the system, shall have all powers necessary or convenient to accomplish the policy declared in this Chapter, including but not limited to: (1) The powers, privileges, and immunities authorized by law for political subdivisions. T…
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1461 Tax and regulatory exemptions; audits; laws relating to public bodies
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§1461. Tax and regulatory exemptions; audits; laws relating to public bodies A. The system shall be exempt from all taxes and assessments whatsoever, including sales, use, franchise, property, and income taxes levied by the state of Louisiana or by any parish, municipality, or ot…
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1501 Regional transit entities; board members; training
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§1501. Regional transit entities; board members; training A. All members of a regional transit entity board shall receive and complete at least six hours of annual training, beginning the first year any such member takes office. The training shall be approved by the staff of the …
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1502 Repealed by Acts 2001, No
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§1502. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1503 Repealed by Acts 2001, No
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§1503. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1504 Repealed by Acts 2001, No
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§1504. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1505 Repealed by Acts 2001, No
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§1505. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1506 Repealed by Acts 2001, No
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§1506. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1507 Repealed by Acts 2001, No
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§1507. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1508 Repealed by Acts 2001, No
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§1508. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1509 Repealed by Acts 2001, No
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§1509. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1510 Repealed by Acts 2001, No
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§1510. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 48:1511 Repealed by Acts 2001, No
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§1511. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.