Louisiana § 38:2225.3 Public works; prohibited agreements; exceptions

Louisiana Statutes

§ 38:2225.3 — Public works; prohibited agreements; exceptions

Louisiana § 38:2225.3

Title 38Public Contracts, Works and Improvements

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La. Stat. Ann. § 38:2225.3 (2026).

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A.The state shall not let any contract for a public work project with any person that is to be administered by or paid for, in whole or in part, with state funds, under which the person is to construct a building or other structure which, upon completion, is to be purchased or leased by the state or leased with an option to purchase upon termination of the lease by the state.

B.No political subdivision of the state shall let any contract for a public work project with any person that is to be administered by or paid for, in whole or in part, with the political subdivision's funds, under which the person is to construct a building or other structure which, upon completion, is to be purchased or leased by the political subdivision or leased with an option to purchase upon termination of th

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A. The state shall not let any contract for a public work project with any person that is to be administered by or paid for, in whole or in part, with state funds, under which the person is to construct a building or other structure which, upon completion, is to be purchased or leased by the state or leased with an option to purchase upon termination of the lease by the state.
B. No political subdivision of the state shall let any contract for a public work project with any person that is to be administered by or paid for, in whole or in part, with the political subdivision's funds, under which the person is to construct a building or other structure which, upon completion, is to be purchased or leased by the political subdivision or leased with an option to purchase upon termination of the lease by the political subdivision.
C. The provisions of this Section shall not apply to any activities or contracts involving the following entities:
(1) Activities of the Correctional Facilities Corporation pursuant to Chapter 17-B of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950.
(2) Activities of the Louisiana Office Building Corporation pursuant to Chapter 17-C of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950.
(3) Activities of the Office Facilities Corporation pursuant to Chapter 17-D of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950.
(4) Contacts executed under provisions of the Louisiana Corrections Private Management Act as provided in Chapter 17-E of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950.
D. The division of administration shall promulgate rules and regulations to provide policies and procedures governing the design, construction, and letting of contracts for public works by agencies in the executive branch using a methodology in which public work is completed by the person and then leased or purchased by the state agency upon completion of the work or leased by the agency with an option to purchase upon termination of the lease.