Louisiana § 40:599.1 Declaration of purpose

Louisiana Statutes

§ 40:599.1 — Declaration of purpose

Louisiana § 40:599.1

Title 40Public Health and Safety

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La. Stat. Ann. § 40:599.1 (2026).

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§599.1. Declaration of purpose The legislature hereby finds and declares the following:

(1)There exists in many cities of the state economically and physically depressed areas which, among other things, suffer from high unemployment, substandard and deteriorated structures, vacant and partially used lots, high crime rates, and other blighting influences and undesirable conditions.

(2)Since the economic and physical ills and problems of depressed areas typically necessitate the infusion of tax-supported services, improvements, and assistance to relieve and remedy, it is a matter of public policy and concern that corrective measures be taken.

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§599.1. Declaration of purpose
The legislature hereby finds and declares the following:
(1) There exists in many cities of the state economically and physically depressed
areas which, among other things, suffer from high unemployment, substandard and
deteriorated structures, vacant and partially used lots, high crime rates, and other blighting
influences and undesirable conditions.
(2) Since the economic and physical ills and problems of depressed areas typically
necessitate the infusion of tax-supported services, improvements, and assistance to relieve
and remedy, it is a matter of public policy and concern that corrective measures be taken.