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La. Rev. Stat. § 40:577 Advances to housing authority
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§577. Advances to housing authority Any parish or municipality located in whole or in part within the area of operation of a housing authority may, from time to time, lend or donate money to the authority or agree to take such action. Acts 1997, No. 1188, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:578 Procedure for exercising powers
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§578. Procedure for exercising powers The exercise by a state public body of the powers granted it in this Part shall be authorized by resolution of its government body, adopted by a majority of the members thereof present at the meeting of the governing body. This resolution may…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:579 Power conferred in Part supplemental
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§579. Power conferred in Part supplemental The powers conferred by this Part are in addition and supplemental to the powers conferred by any other law. Acts 1997, No. 1188, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:58 Fee of clerk of court for divorce and annulment report
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§58. Fee of clerk of court for divorce and annulment report Every clerk of court acting under the previous Section shall receive a fee for each certificate prepared and forwarded by him to the state registrar. This fee shall be included and collected as court costs for the divorc…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:580 Title
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§580. Title This Part shall be referred to as the "Slum Clearance Law". Acts 1997, No. 1188, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:580.1 Definitions
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§580.1. Definitions The following terms, whenever used or referred to in this Part, have the following respective meanings, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context: (1) "Council" means the legislative body, commission council, board of aldermen, or other body …
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:580.10 Authority
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§580.10. Authority Any decision by a housing authority is subject to review by the governing authority of the municipality and appeal to the governing authority of the municipality. Acts 1997, No. 1188, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:580.2 Slum conditions; action by municipality
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§580.2. Slum conditions; action by municipality Whenever any municipality finds that there exists within it dwellings which are unfit for human habitation due to dilapidation; defects increasing the hazards of fires, accidents, or other calamities; lack of ventilation, light, or …
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:580.3 Standards for determination of unfitness for human habitation
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§580.3. Standards for determination of unfitness for human habitation An ordinance adopted by a municipality under this Part shall provide that the public officer may determine that a dwelling is unfit for human habitation if he finds that conditions exist therein which are dange…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:580.4 Complaints or orders; service; posting
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§580.4. Complaints or orders; service; posting A. Complaints or orders issued by a public officer pursuant to an ordinance adopted under this Part shall be served upon persons either personally or by registered mail. If the whereabouts of the persons are unknown and cannot be asc…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:580.5 Injunction against public officer
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§580.5. Injunction against public officer A. Any persons affected by an order issued by the public officer may apply to the district court for an injunction restraining the public officer from carrying out the provisions of the order. The court may, upon such application, issue a…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:580.6 Damages recoverable
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§580.6. Damages recoverable The persons affected by a wrongful order of the public officer may recover any damages due them from action taken under the order or because of noncompliance therewith. Acts 1997, No. 1188, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:580.7 Powers of public officers
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§580.7. Powers of public officers An ordinance adopted by the council of the municipality may authorize the public officer to exercise any powers necessary or convenient to carry out and effectuate the purposes and provisions of this Part, including the following: (1) To investig…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:580.8 Estimates of annual expenses; appropriations and donations
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§580.8. Estimates of annual expenses; appropriations and donations A. The council of any municipality adopting an ordinance under this Part, shall, as soon as possible thereafter, prepare an estimate of the annual expenses or costs of providing equipment, personnel, and supplies …
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:580.9 Powers conferred in Part supplemental
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§580.9. Powers conferred in Part supplemental A. Nothing in this Part abrogates or impairs the power of the courts or of any department of a municipality to enforce any provisions of its charter or its ordinances or regulations or to prevent or punish violations thereof. B. The p…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:59 Delayed or altered certificates; allowed subject to department regulations
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§59. Delayed or altered certificates; allowed subject to department regulations The acceptance for filing by the state registrar of any certificate more than six months after the time prescribed for its filing and any alteration of any certificate after it is filed with the state…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:592.1 Short title
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§592.1. Short title This Part may be referred to as the Urban Land-Banking Law. Acts 1984, No. 571, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:592.2 Declaration of purpose
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§592.2. Declaration of purpose The legislature hereby finds and declares the following: (1) There exist in many cities of the state economically and physically depressed residential neighborhood areas which, among other things, suffer from high unemployment, substandard and deter…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:592.3 Definitions
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§592.3. Definitions For purposes of this Part the following terms shall have the meaning hereinafter ascribed to them unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) "Governing authority" means the city council or other legislative body charged with governing any incorporated…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:592.4 Designated area
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§592.4. Designated area The provisions of this Part shall apply only within the boundaries of properly approved housing development areas as provided by law. Acts 1984, No. 571, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:592.5 Governing authority; duties and powers
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§592.5. Governing authority; duties and powers The governing authority or its duly authorized designee shall administer the provisions of this Part and shall have the following powers and duties: (1) To acquire by purchase, donation, or bequest vacant, undeveloped real property a…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:592.6 Taxes; exemption
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§592.6. Taxes; exemption The property of the governing authority acquired or held for the purposes of this Part is declared to be public property and shall be exempt from all taxes of the municipality, the parish, the state, and any political subdivision thereof, except as may ot…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:592.7 Title; conclusive proof of compliance
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§592.7. Title; conclusive proof of compliance Any instrument executed by the governing authority purporting to convey all right, title, or interest in any property under this Part shall be conclusively presumed to have been executed in compliance with the provisions of this Part …
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:599.1 Declaration of purpose
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§599.1. Declaration of purpose The legislature hereby finds and declares the following: (1) There exists in many cities of the state economically and physically depressed areas which, among other things, suffer from high unemployment, substandard and deteriorated structures, vaca…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:599.10 Internal administration
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§599.10. Internal administration A. An authority shall: (1) Adopt a code of ethics for the authority's directors, officers, and employees. (2) Establish policies and procedures requiring: (a) The disclosure of relationships that may create a conflict of interest. (b) Any member o…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:599.11 Immunity
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§599.11. Immunity An authority may have the same immunities as the local government that creates the authority. Acts 2025, No. 443, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:599.12 Property rights
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§599.12. Property rights A. With respect to property held or owned by the authority, the authority may: (1) Grant or acquire a license, an easement, or an option. (2) Set, charge, and collect rents, fees, and charges for use of the property. (3) Pay taxes or special assessments d…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:599.13 Inventory and classification
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§599.13. Inventory and classification A. Property held by an authority shall be inventoried and classified according to title status and suitability for use. B. A clerk of the court may not charge a fee to record a document evidencing the transfer under this Part of property to t…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:599.14 Outstanding tax liens
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§599.14. Outstanding tax liens A.(1) After an unsuccessful attempt by the local government to collect an outstanding lien at tax sale and subject to the approval of governing body, or tax collector of the jurisdiction where the property is located, an authority may accept from a …
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:599.15 Money and proceeds
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§599.15. Money and proceeds A. Except as provided in Subsections C and D of this Section, money received by an authority as payment of taxes, penalties, or interest, or from the redemption or sale of property subject to a tax lien of any taxing unit, shall be returned to the tax …
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:599.16 State and local taxes
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§599.16. State and local taxes A. An authority is exempt from any state or local tax or assessment on the authority's properties or activities or on any revenue from the properties or activities. B. Except as provided in Subsection D of this Section, property that an authority se…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:599.17 Civil action
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§599.17. Civil action A. An authority may bring a civil action to prevent, restrain, or enjoin unlawful removal of any property from real property held by the authority. B.(1) An authority shall be made a party to any action to set aside: (a) Title to property the authority holds…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:599.18 Public property
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§599.18. Public property A. Property of an authority is public property devoted to an essential public and governmental function and purpose. B. Income of an authority is received for a public and governmental purpose. Acts 2025, No. 443, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:599.19 Local laws
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§599.19. Local laws An authority is subject to any local: (1) Land use controls. (2) Permitting processes for construction, demolition, or repair of a property. (3) Zoning laws. Acts 2025, No. 443, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:599.2 Definitions
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§599.2. Definitions The following terms, whenever used or referred to in this Part, have the following respective meanings, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context: (1) "Authority" means a quasi-public nonprofit entity created by one or more local governments …
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:599.20 Report
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§599.20. Report An authority shall report annually on the activities of the authority to the local government where the authority is located. Acts 2025, No. 443, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:599.21 Bonds
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§599.21. Bonds A.(1) An authority may: (a) Issue bonds to pay the cost of acquiring or improving property. (b) Fund or refund the bonds. (c) Purchase bonds with any funds available. (d) Hold, pledge, cancel, or resell bonds. (2) By resolution, an authority may authorize the chair…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:599.22 Trust agreement
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§599.22. Trust agreement A. The corporate trustee under a trust agreement may be a trust company or bank that has the powers of a trust company in or outside of the state. B. An expense incurred out of the trust agreement or a resolution may be treated as part of the cost of the …
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:599.23 Conclusive and binding determination of authority
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§599.23. Conclusive and binding determination of authority Notwithstanding any other provision of this Part, in a proceeding involving the validity or enforceability of a bond or the security for a bond, the determination of an authority under this Part is conclusive and binding.…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:599.24 Securities
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§599.24. Securities Bonds are securities: (1) That may be deposited with and received by a unit of the state or a political subdivision of the state for any purpose for which the deposit of bonds or obligations of the state is authorized by law. (2) In which any of the following …
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:599.25 Liability; full faith and credit
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§599.25. Liability; full faith and credit A. A bond is not: (1) A debt or liability of the state or a political subdivision of the state. (2) A pledge of the full faith and credit of the state or a political subdivision of the state. B. Each bond shall state on its face that neit…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:599.26 Rates, rents, and fees
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§599.26. Rates, rents, and fees A. An authority may: (1) Impose rates, rents, fees, and charges related to a project and for the services related to a project. (2) Contract with any person or governmental entity to exercise its authority under this Section. B. The rates, rents, f…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:599.27 Pledge of revenue
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§599.27. Pledge of revenue A.(1) Any pledge of revenues and other money under this Part is valid and binding from the time the pledge is made. (2)(a) The revenue or money that an authority pledges and receives is subject immediately to the lien of the pledge. (b) Neither physical…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:599.28 Trust funds
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§599.28. Trust funds A. Proceeds from the sale of bonds and other revenues received under this Part are trust funds to be held and applied solely as provided in this Subtitle. B.(1) Each officer, bank, or trust company that receives trust money from the authority under this Part …
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:599.29 Refunding bonds
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§599.29. Refunding bonds A.(1) An authority may issue bonds to refund outstanding bonds of the authority, including paying: (a) Any redemption premium. (b) Interest accrued or to accrue to the date of redemption, purchase, or maturity of the bonds. (c) Any part of the cost of acq…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:599.3 General
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§599.3. General A. The provisions of this Part shall be liberally construed to accomplish its purposes. B. The powers granted to and under this Part are supplemental to powers granted to an authority under any other law. C. The provisions of this Part do not authorize an authorit…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:599.30 Bond anticipation notes
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§599.30. Bond anticipation notes A. An authority may issue negotiable bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the sale of bonds for any corporate purpose. B. Bond anticipation notes issued under this Section shall be issued in the same manner as bonds. C. Bond anticipation not…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:599.31 Conveyance of title and release of collateral
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§599.31. Conveyance of title and release of collateral A. An authority shall convey title to property relating to a project and release collateral in accordance with this Section when: (1)(a) The principal of an interest on bonds issued to finance or refinance the project, includ…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:599.32 Enforcement of rights and duties
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§599.32. Enforcement of rights and duties A. A bondholder, a holder of any coupons attached to bonds, or a trustee under a trust agreement securing the bonds may sue: (1) To protect and enforce rights under state law or a trust agreement. (2) To enforce and compel the performance…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:599.4 Establishment
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§599.4. Establishment A. The governing body of a local government may establish a land bank authority in accordance with this Part, which shall be subject to the provisions of the Nonprofit Corporation Law, R.S. 12:201 et seq. B. Two or more local governments may elect to enter i…
