Title 34, Navigation and Shipping
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La. Rev. Stat. § 34:45 Lease of lands; construction of improvements; payment of improvements
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§45. Lease of lands; construction of improvements; payment of improvements A. The contract made by Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans with the city of New Orleans under date August 16, 1918 through the Public Belt Railroad Commission, to carry into effect Act No. 3…
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:46 Organization of industrial districts
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§46. Organization of industrial districts A. The board may create and organize industrial districts in connection with the operation, by the board, of the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal in the city of New Orleans, and to that end, the board may: (1) Acquire land, or the control th…
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:461 Creation of district; purpose
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§461. Creation of district; purpose There is created a navigation and river improvement district which shall be known as the "Jennings Navigation District of Louisiana", composed of the territory embraced in Ward 2 of the parish of Jefferson Davis, for the purpose of improving th…
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:462 Domicile
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§462. Domicile The domicile of the district shall be the Parish of Jefferson Davis, but offices may be maintained in the City of Jennings, where the secretary may reside and at which shall be kept all the books and records of the district.
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:463 Incidental powers of district
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§463. Incidental powers of district For the purpose of improving and maintaining navigation on the Mermentau River and other streams, the Jennings Navigation District may construct, maintain and operate a navigation canal or canals in Ward 2 of the Parish of Jefferson Davis, and …
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:464 Board of commissioners; appointment and qualification of members
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§464. Board of commissioners; appointment and qualification of members A. The Jennings Navigation District of Louisiana shall be governed, and its affairs managed and controlled by a board of commissioners composed of five members, all of whom shall be qualified electors, domicil…
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:465 Powers of board; title to structures and facilities
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§465. Powers of board; title to structures and facilities The board shall have the power to regulate the commerce and traffic of the district in such manner as may in its judgment be best for the public interest; it shall have and enjoy all the rights, privileges and immunities g…
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:466 Canal system; canal to Jennings
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§466. Canal system; canal to Jennings The board shall also adopt rules and regulations for the carrying into effect and perfection, of a canal system having for its object the improvement of navigation on the Mermentau River and other streams, so as to obtain, improve and maintai…
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:467 Officers and employees of board; meetings; quorum
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§467. Officers and employees of board; meetings; quorum The board shall elect from among its own members a president, vice president, secretary and treasurer, whose duties shall be those usual to such offices. At the option of the board, the office of secretary and treasurer may …
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:468 Examinations and investigations; control and regulation; annual reports
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§468. Examinations and investigations; control and regulation; annual reports A. The board shall examine and investigate all questions relating to the interest and welfare of the district; it shall control and regulate the same and make an annual report to the police jury of Jeff…
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:469 Acquisition of lands; public aid; construction of works of public improvement
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§469. Acquisition of lands; public aid; construction of works of public improvement A. The board is authorized to acquire by purchase, donation, expropriation, or otherwise any lands in the district needed for railways, wharves, sheds, buildings, canals, channels and other facili…
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:47 Transitional
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§47. Transitional R.S. 34:45 and 34:46 shall be construed as continuations of and as substitutes for the provisions of Article VI, Sections 16, 16.1, 16.2, 16.3, and 16.4 of the Louisiana Constitution of 1921 and not as new enactments, and shall be amended or repealed only in acc…
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:470 Contracts
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§470. Contracts Anything in this part to the contrary notwithstanding, any construction undertaken, or materials purchased pursuant to the authority granted in this Chapter shall be in accordance with the provisions of Part II, Chapter 10 of Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Stat…
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:471 Fee; ad valorem tax; borrowing money
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§471. Fee; ad valorem tax; borrowing money A. The board may charge a reasonable fee to each vessel arriving in ballast or carrying cargo of any kind. It may also charge for each copy of any certificate issued by it or its deputies for inspecting hatches, surveying cargoes and the…
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:472 Bonds
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§472. Bonds For the purpose of acquiring lands for the uses of the district and to provide funds for the making and construction of the public works facilities and improvements outlined in this Part, the board is authorized to issue revenue bonds in the manner and subject to the …
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:481 Repealed by Acts 2022, No
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§481. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 755, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:482 Repealed by Acts 2022, No
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§482. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 755, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:483 Repealed by Acts 2022, No
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§483. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 755, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:484 Repealed by Acts 2022, No
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§484. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 755, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:485 Repealed by Acts 2022, No
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§485. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 755, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:486 Repealed by Acts 2022, No
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§486. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 755, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:487 Repealed by Acts 2022, No
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§487. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 755, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:488 Repealed by Acts 2022, No
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§488. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 755, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:489 Repealed by Acts 2022, No
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§489. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 755, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:490 Repealed by Acts 2022, No
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§490. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 755, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:51 St
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§51. St. Bernard Transportation Corridor roadway; purpose; creation A. The purpose of the St. Bernard Transportation Corridor roadway is to provide a transportation facility to serve as the direct commercial traffic corridor for the Louisiana International Terminal to the interst…
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:52 Board of commissioners; powers and duties
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§52. Board of commissioners; powers and duties The board shall have the authority to do all of the following: (1) Enter into agreements with public and private entities for the study, design, construction, operation, maintenance, and financing of the St. Bernard Transportation Co…
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:5201 Creation of district
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§5201. Creation of district The Cameron Parish Port, Harbor, and Terminal District, hereinafter referred to as the "district", is hereby created as a political subdivision of the state with full corporate powers. The territorial limits and territorial jurisdiction of the district…
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:5202 Governing authority
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§5202. Governing authority A. The Cameron Parish Port Commission, hereinafter referred to as the "commission", is hereby created and established as the governing authority of the district. The commission shall be composed of eleven commissioners, who shall be appointed as follows…
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:5203 Powers of the district; commission
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§5203. Powers of the district; commission A. The district, acting by and through the commission, shall regulate the commerce and traffic within the district in such a manner as may, in its judgment, be in the best interest of the state. Title to all property and improvements ther…
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:5204 Levy of taxes
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§5204. Levy of taxes A. For any of the purposes within the authority delegated to the district or the commission, the commission is hereby authorized to levy annually an ad valorem tax not to exceed three mills on the dollar on the property subject to ad valorem property tax situ…
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:5205 Bonds
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§5205. Bonds A. The district, acting by and through the commission, is hereby authorized and empowered to issue and sell from time to time bonds, notes, renewal notes, refunding bonds, interim certificates, certificates of indebtedness, certificates of participation, debentures, …
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:5210 Repealed by Acts 2024, No
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§5210. Repealed by Acts 2024, No. 755, §2.
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:5211 Repealed by Acts 2024, No
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§5211. Repealed by Acts 2024, No. 755, §2.
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:5212 Repealed by Acts 2024, No
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§5212. Repealed by Acts 2024, No. 755, §2.
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:5213 Repealed by Acts 2024, No
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§5213. Repealed by Acts 2024, No. 755, §2.
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:5214 Repealed by Acts 2024, No
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§5214. Repealed by Acts 2024, No. 755, §2.
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:5215 Repealed by Acts 2024, No
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§5215. Repealed by Acts 2024, No. 755, §2.
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:5221 Creation; purpose
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§5221. Creation; purpose A. The Louisiana Ports and Waterways Investment Commission, referred to as the "commission" in this Chapter, is hereby created within the governor's office. The domicile of the council shall be East Baton Rouge Parish. B. The commission is created to serv…
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:5222 Board of directors
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§5222. Board of directors A. The commission shall be governed by a board of directors, which shall be solely responsible for setting the policy and managing the activities of the commission. B. The board shall be composed of the following members: (1) One member appointed by the …
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:5223 Powers and duties of the commission
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§5223. Powers and duties of the commission A. The commission shall: (1) Represent the public interest in the administration of this Chapter and shall be responsible to the governor, the legislature, and the public. (2) Promulgate and amend rules and regulations, in accordance wit…
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:5224 Development of the strategic plan and investment program
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§5224. Development of the strategic plan and investment program A.(1) The board shall, in accordance with the procedures set forth in this Section, do the following: (a) Develop a strategic plan and investment program for the economic development of Louisiana Ports and Waterways …
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:53 Public-private partnership
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§53. Public-private partnership A. The board may solicit proposals for a public-private partnership to design, construct, finance, operate, and maintain the St. Bernard Transportation Corridor roadway project as provided in this Subpart. B. In the solicitation of a public-private…
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:54 Department of Transportation and Development; approvals; transfer; cooperation
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§54. Department of Transportation and Development; approvals; transfer; cooperation A. The board shall obtain approval of the Department of Transportation and Development prior to including any activity, structure, appurtenance, or feature into the St. Bernard Transportation Corr…
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:55 Design, access, control, and coordination of the St
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§55. Design, access, control, and coordination of the St. Bernard Transportation Corridor Roadway Following the completion of a feasibility study by the Regional Planning Commission, the board is authorized to design and regulate the St. Bernard Transportation Corridor roadway. T…
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:56 User fees and collections for the St
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§56. User fees and collections for the St. Bernard Transportation Corridor Roadway A. User fees for the St. Bernard Transportation Corridor roadway are hereby authorized as provided in R.S. 48:2084.5. B. Free and unhampered passage shall be granted to all persons entitled by law …
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:57 Supplemental powers and authority
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§57. Supplemental powers and authority Nothing in this Subpart shall be construed to restrict or limit any powers granted to the board under any other laws of this state. This Subpart shall be deemed supplemental, conferring powers and authority in addition to those provided by a…
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:801 Definitions
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§801. Definitions When used in this Sub-part, the following terms shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this Section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) "Vessel" means and includes any steamship, steamboat, tug, towboat, barge, water craft, ship or vessel of …
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:802 Injury or damage by careless navigation; privilege on vessels
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§802. Injury or damage by careless navigation; privilege on vessels In all cases where any injury, loss or damage is caused or occasioned within the territorial jurisdiction of the State of Louisiana to the person or property of any person by carelessness, neglect or want of skil…
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:803 Proceedings in rem
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§803. Proceedings in rem The person suffering the injury, loss, or damage may proceed in rem against the offending vessel to recover therefor in any court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to the procedure provided in this Sub-part.