Title 40, Public Health and Safety
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La. Rev. Stat. § 40:583 §§583 to 592 repealed by Acts 1977, No
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§583. §§583 to 592 repealed by Acts 1977, No. 83, §5, eff. June 22, 1977.
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. § 40:593 §§593 to 597 repealed by Acts 1977, No
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§593. §§593 to 597 repealed by Acts 1977, No. 83, §5, eff. June 22, 1977.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:597.1 §§597.1 to 597.18 repealed by Acts 1989, No
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§597.1. §§597.1 to 597.18 repealed by Acts 1989, No. 662, §8, eff. July 7, 1989.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:598 §§598 to 600 repealed by Acts 1977, No
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§598. §§598 to 600 repealed by Acts 1977, No. 83, §5, eff. June 22, 1977.
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…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:599.5 Board of directors
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§599.5. Board of directors An ordinance that creates an authority shall establish a board to govern the authority and shall include provisions for: (1) Appointment of procedures. (2) Powers of the board. (3) Removal procedures. (4) Term lengths. (5) The election of a chair. Acts …
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:599.6 Powers
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§599.6. Powers A. Except as limited by the authority's articles of incorporation, an authority has all the powers specified in this Part. B. An authority may: (1) Adopt, amend, and repeal bylaws for the conduct of business of the authority. (2) Sue and be sued. (3) Maintain an of…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:599.7 Property
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§599.7. Property A. An authority may: (1) Acquire real property or rights or interests in real property, directly or through a person or governmental entity, by gift, devise, transfer, exchange, foreclosure, purchase, or otherwise on terms and conditions and in a manner the autho…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:599.8 Staff and consultants
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§599.8. Staff and consultants An authority may employ staff and retain consultants and set their compensation. Acts 2025, No. 443, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:599.9 Appointment of a receiver
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§599.9. Appointment of a receiver The court may appoint an authority to serve as a receiver in a receivership proceeding filed by a local government. Acts 2025, No. 443, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:6 Penalties for violation of state Sanitary Code
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§6. Penalties for violation of state Sanitary Code A. Except as provided otherwise in Subsection H of this Section, whoever violates any provision of the sanitary code, except those provisions dealing with isolation or quarantine of communicable disease, shall be fined not more t…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:60 Handling of delayed or altered certificate
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§60. Handling of delayed or altered certificate A.(1) Certificates accepted for filing more than six months after the time prescribed for their filing and certificates, other than birth certificates, which have been altered after being filed with the state registrar shall contain…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:600.1 Repealed by Acts 2011, No
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§600.1. Repealed by Acts 2011, No. 408, §3, eff. midnight, June 30, 2012.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:600.10 Repealed by Acts 2011, No
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§600.10. Repealed by Acts 2011, No. 408, §3, eff. midnight, June 30, 2012.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:600.100 Exemption from taxes
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§600.100. Exemption from taxes A. It is hereby determined that the creation of the corporation and the carrying out of its public functions and corporate purposes is, in all respects, a public and governmental purpose for the benefit of the people of the state, and for the improv…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:600.101 Covenant of state
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§600.101. Covenant of state In consideration of the acceptance of and payment for the bonds of the corporation by the holders thereof, the state does hereby pledge to and agree with the holders of any bonds of the corporation issued pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter, tha…