Title 33, Municipalities and Parishes

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La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9103 Board of commissioners; membership; qualifications and terms; powers; parish
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§9103. Board of commissioners; membership; qualifications and terms; powers; parish governing authority as district governing authority A.(1)(a) When any district is created wholly within a single parish, the parish governing authority creating it may appoint a board of commissio…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9104 Primary emergency telephone number
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§9104. Primary emergency telephone number The digits 911 shall be the primary emergency telephone number, but the involved agencies may maintain a separate secondary backup number and shall maintain a separate number for nonemergency telephone calls. Added by Acts 1983, No. 550, …
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9105 Methods
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§9105. Methods A. The emergency telephone system shall be designed to have the capability of utilizing at least one of the following four methods in response to emergency calls: (1) "Direct dispatch method", that is a telephone service to a centralized dispatch center providing f…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9106 Funding; definitions; emergency telephone service charge
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§9106. Funding; definitions; emergency telephone service charge A. As used in this Section, the following words and terms shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) "District" means the communication district created pursuant to R.S. 33…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9106.1 Fixed rate service charge; St
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§9106.1. Fixed rate service charge; St. Charles Parish A. Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S. 33:9106, the governing authority of the St. Charles Parish Communications District may levy the emergency telephone service charge authorized by such Section on a uniform flat-fee sch…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9106.2 Fixed rate service charge; Orleans Parish
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§9106.2. Fixed rate service charge; Orleans Parish A. Many facilities utilized by the Orleans Parish Communication District, created pursuant to Act 155 of the 1982 Regular Legislative Session, and much equipment necessary for the reception of 9-1-1 emergency telephone calls, alo…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9106.3 Fixed rate service charge; St
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§9106.3. Fixed rate service charge; St. Bernard Parish A. Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S. 33:9106, the St. Bernard Parish 911 Communications District may levy the emergency telephone service charge authorized by that Section on a uniform flat fee schedule of fixed rates no…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9107 Caddo Parish Communications District Number One
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§9107. Caddo Parish Communications District Number One Caddo Parish Communications District Number One may purchase, by public bid or without the necessity of public bid, any immovable property, with or without improvements, necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Chapter. S…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9108 Indemnification of board members; limitation of liability
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§9108. Indemnification of board members; limitation of liability A. The parish governing authority creating the communications district shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the district and any of its board members against any liability for damage or injury to another as a …
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9109 Additional service charge on wireless telecommunications service
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§9109. Additional service charge on wireless telecommunications service A. Intent. (1) The Federal Communications Commission has outlined a plan that will require the public safety community to field a new generation of 911 emergency call services which will allow the use of addi…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9109.1 Prepaid 911 charge; intent; definitions; collection and remittance; administration;
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§9109.1. Prepaid 911 charge; intent; definitions; collection and remittance; administration; distribution of funds; liability; exclusivity A. Intent. (1) The legislature finds that maintaining effective and efficient 911 systems across the state benefits all citizens. (2) Charges…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9109.2 Restrictions imposed on use of certain funds
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§9109.2. Restrictions imposed on use of certain funds A. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, all revenues collected from the assessment of 911 surcharge fees in a parishwide communications district, as provided in this Chapter, shall be used for the express purp…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9110 Multi-line telephone systems
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§9110. Multi-line telephone systems A. As used in this Section, the following words and terms shall have the following meanings: (1) "Automatic location identification" or "ALI" means the automatic display at the Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) of the caller's telephone numb…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9121 Statement of purpose
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§9121. Statement of purpose It has been shown to be in the public interest to shorten the time required for a citizen to request and receive emergency aid. Provision of a single, primary three-digit emergency number through which emergency services can be quickly and efficiently …
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9122 Primary emergency telephone number
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§9122. Primary emergency telephone number The digits 911 shall be the primary emergency telephone number, but the involved agencies may maintain a separate secondary backup number and shall maintain a separate number for nonemergency telephone calls. Acts 1995, No. 477, §1, eff. …
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9123 Methods
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§9123. Methods The emergency telephone system shall be designed to have the capability of utilizing at least one of the following four methods in response to emergency calls: (1) "Direct dispatch method" means a telephone service to a centralized dispatch center providing for the…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9124 Creation of district; jurisdiction; governing authority; powers
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§9124. Creation of district; jurisdiction; governing authority; powers A. The Jefferson Parish Communication District is hereby created with territorial jurisdiction extending throughout the parish of Jefferson. The parish governing authority shall be the governing authority of t…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9125 Definitions
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§9125. Definitions As used in this Part, the following words and terms shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) "District" means the Jefferson Parish Communication District as created by Act No. 156 of the 1982 Regular Session and thi…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9126 Emergency telephone service charge
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§9126. Emergency telephone service charge A. The governing authority may, when so authorized by a vote of a majority of the persons voting within the district in accordance with law, levy an emergency telephone service charge in an amount not to exceed five percent of the tariff …
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9127 Additional funding
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§9127. Additional funding In order to provide additional funding for the district, the governing authority may receive federal, state, parish, or municipal funds as well as funds from private sources and may expend such funds for the purposes of this Part. Acts 1995, No. 447, §1,…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9128 Wireless communications
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§9128. Wireless communications Each wireless service supplier shall establish a mechanism to permit the Jefferson Parish Communications District to have full-time access to such customer data as is available and needed to assist in the appropriate response to an emergency call wh…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9129 Applicable laws
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§9129. Applicable laws Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law to the contrary, the Jefferson Parish Communication District shall be governed by the provisions of this Part, the Jefferson Parish Charter, and the ordinances adopted thereunder; and in cases of conflict betw…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9131 Repealed by Acts 1999, No
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§9131. Repealed by Acts 1999, No. 1029, §4, eff. July 9, 1999.
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9131.1 Repealed by Acts 1999, No
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§9131.1. Repealed by Acts 1999, No. 1029, §4, eff. July 9, 1999.
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9131.2 Repealed by Acts 1999, No
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§9131.2. Repealed by Acts 1999, No. 1029, §4, eff. July 9, 1999.
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9131.3 Repealed by Acts 1999, No
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§9131.3. Repealed by Acts 1999, No. 1029, §4, eff. July 9, 1999.
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9131.4 Repealed by Acts 1999, No
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§9131.4. Repealed by Acts 1999, No. 1029, §4, eff. July 9, 1999.
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9131.5 Repealed by Acts 1999, No
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§9131.5. Repealed by Acts 1999, No. 1029, §4, eff. July 9, 1999.
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9131.6 Repealed by Acts 1999, No
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§9131.6. Repealed by Acts 1999, No. 1029, §4, eff. July 9, 1999.
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9131.7 Repealed by Acts 1999, No
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§9131.7. Repealed by Acts 1999, No. 1029, §4, eff. July 9, 1999.
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9201 Creation of district; limits and jurisdiction
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§9201. Creation of district; limits and jurisdiction The Bayou Vermilion District, hereafter referred to in this Chapter as "the district", is hereby created as a political subdivision of the state of Louisiana. The territorial limits of the district shall be coterminous with the…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9202 Purposes
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§9202. Purposes The district, is created for the following purposes: (1) Improving the water quality of and beautifying Bayou Vermilion in the parish of Lafayette in an effort to promote the bayou as a recreational and cultural asset. (2) Creating and controlling a new type of vi…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9203 Board of commissioners; qualification of members; appointment; terms; vacancies;
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§9203. Board of commissioners; qualification of members; appointment; terms; vacancies; removal of members A. The governing authority of the district shall be a board of commissioners which is hereby created and which is hereinafter referred to as "the board". The board shall be …
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9204 Meetings of board; officers; procedure; employees
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§9204. Meetings of board; officers; procedure; employees A. The board shall convene and hold its first meeting in the city of Lafayette as soon as practicable after the appointment of the commissioners. A majority of the membership of the board shall constitute a quorum for condu…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9205 Corporate and governmental status of board; domicile; evidence of acts and proceedings
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§9205. Corporate and governmental status of board; domicile; evidence of acts and proceedings A.(1) The board shall constitute a body corporate in law with all the powers of a corporation and with all the powers and rights of a political subdivision of the state relating to the i…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9206 General powers and duties of the board
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§9206. General powers and duties of the board In addition to the power and authority granted elsewhere in this Chapter, the board shall have all powers necessary and convenient for carrying out the purposes of the district enumerated in R.S. 33:9202 including the following: (1) T…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9207 Procedure for adoption of rules, regulations, or orders by the board
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§9207. Procedure for adoption of rules, regulations, or orders by the board A. Any rule, regulation, or order shall be adopted as an ordinance of the board and shall require the vote stipulated in R.S. 33:9204(B). Any such ordinance shall be introduced in writing and read by titl…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9208 District tax
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§9208. District tax Subject to the approval of the electors of the district as herein provided, the district may levy and collect annually an ad valorem tax on all property in the district subject to such a tax under the authority of Article VI, Section 32 of the Louisiana Consti…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9209 Issuance of certificates of indebtedness and bonds
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§9209. Issuance of certificates of indebtedness and bonds A. Subject to the approval of the governing authority of Lafayette Parish and the State Bond Commission, the district may issue certificates of indebtedness for the purpose of paying the cost of constructing, acquiring and…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9210 Liberal construction
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§9210. Liberal construction This Chapter, being intended to carry out a governmental function to enhance the welfare of the inhabitants of the portion of the state to be affected hereby, shall be liberally construed by the courts to effect its purposes. Acts 1984, No. 161, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9251 Creation of district; limits and jurisdiction
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§9251. Creation of district; limits and jurisdiction The Calcasieu Parish Interstate Highway Lighting District is hereby created as a political subdivision of the state of Louisiana. The territorial limits of the district shall be coterminous with the boundaries of the parish of …
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9252 Purposes
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§9252. Purposes The Calcasieu Parish Interstate Highway Lighting District, hereinafter referred to as "the district", is created for the following purposes: (1) To maintain the lighting along the interstate highway system in the parish of Calcasieu in order to provide proper and …
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9253 Board of commissioners; appointment; terms; vacancies
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§9253. Board of commissioners; appointment; terms; vacancies A. The governing authority of the Calcasieu Parish Interstate Highway Lighting District shall be a board of commissioners which is hereby created and which is hereinafter referred to as "the board". The board shall be c…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9254 Meetings of board; officers; employees
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§9254. Meetings of board; officers; employees A. The board shall convene and hold its first meeting in the city of Lake Charles as soon as practicable after the appointment of the commissioners. A majority of the membership of the board shall constitute a quorum for conducting bu…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9255 General powers and duties of the board
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§9255. General powers and duties of the board In addition to the power and authority granted elsewhere in this Chapter, the board shall have all powers necessary and convenient for carrying out the purposes of the district enumerated in R.S. 33:9252, including the following power…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9256 Liberal construction
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§9256. Liberal construction This Chapter, being intended to carry out a governmental function to enhance the welfare of the inhabitants of the portion of the state to be affected hereby, shall be liberally construed by the courts to effect its purposes. Acts 1985, No. 253, §1, ef…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9301 Repealed by Acts 1990, No
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§9301. Repealed by Acts 1990, No. 383, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9302 Repealed by Acts 1990, No
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§9302. Repealed by Acts 1990, No. 383, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9303 Repealed by Acts 1990, No
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§9303. Repealed by Acts 1990, No. 383, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9304 Repealed by Acts 1990, No
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§9304. Repealed by Acts 1990, No. 383, §1.