Louisiana Statutes
§ 38:1751
Louisiana·Title 38 Public Contracts, Works and Improvements
§1751. Creation of district by parish; designation
A.The various parishes of the state, the parish of Orleans excepted, may create on their own initiative, from lands which drain by gravity, gravity drainage districts. These districts shall be known as "Gravity Drainage Districts" with the number which the police jury may designate.
B.As used in this Chapter, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the term "police jury" means the governing authority of the various parishes.
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(Louisiana Attorney General Reports, 2009)
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Publication of ordinance§ 38:1757
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