§ 39:1447 — Security for refunding bonds

A. The refunding bonds issued to refund outstanding revenue bonds or limited tax bonds may be secured in the same manner as the securities being refunded or may be secured in such other manner as may be prescribed by the governing body of the issuer; provided, however, if such refunding bonds are to be secured by the full faith and credit of the issuer, they must be authorized at an election held by the issuer in accordance with the requirements of the constitution and laws of Louisiana pertaining to elections for the issuance of general obligation bonds.
B. Any general obligation refunding bonds issued to refund outstanding general obligation securities shall be authorized in accordance with Article VI, Section 33(A) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 and, subject to the provisions thereof, shall be issued in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter.

Legislative History

Acts 1984, No. 352, §1, eff. July 2, 1984.