2022 Louisiana Laws
Revised Statutes
Title 34 - Navigation and Shipping
TITLE 34
NAVIGATION AND SHIPPING
CHAPTER 1. PORTS AND HARBORS
PART I. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE
PORT OF NEW ORLEANS
SUBPART A. ESTABLISHMENT AND ORGANIZATION
- §34:1. Continuation; qualifications; appointments; terms; vacancies
- §34:2. Confirmation not required; removal; procedure
- §34:3. Officers of board; meetings
- §34:4. Managerial powers
SUBPART B. RIGHTS AND POWERS
- §34:21. Rights and powers of board in general
- §34:22. Construction of private wharves; consent of board; administration and maintenance
- §34:23. Acquisition of wharves and landings; expropriation
- §34:24. Statistical and financial reports
- §34:25. Ordinances of New Orleans; force and effect; enforcement of ordinances of board
- §34:26. Port and harbor police
- §34:27. Dedication of property to United States
- §34:28. Danziger Bridge and others to be open during certain hours
- §34:29. Borrowing power; issuance of notes and bonds
- §34:30. Transitional
SUBPART C. INNER HARBOR NAVIGATION CANAL
- §34:41. Contracts for necessary improvements
- §34:42. Certificates of indebtedness
- §34:43. Other powers of board, effect on
- §34:44. Powers granted continuing
- §34:45. Lease of lands; construction of improvements; payment of improvements
- §34:46. Organization of industrial districts
- §34:47. Transitional
PART II. LAKE CHARLES HARBOR AND TERMINAL DISTRICT
- §34:201. Creation and territorial limits
- §34:202. Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District; ratification; board of commissioners; members; officers; agents; and employees
- §34:203. Powers of board; title to structures and facilities
- §34:203.1. Sale of property
- §34:203.2. Transfer of property to the United States Navy
- §34:204. Officers of board; meetings; offices; agents and employees; travel
- §34:204.1. Port director
- §34:205. Examinations and investigations; control and regulation; annual reports
- §34:206. Acquisition of lands
- §34:207. Construction of works of public improvement
- §34:208. Letting contracts; exceptions
- §34:209. Fees; ad valorem tax; borrowing money
- §34:210. Bond issues
- §34:211. Taxes for payment of bonds
- §34:212. Collection of taxes
- §34:213. Transfer of state lands to board of commissioner; certificate
- §34:214. Refunding bonds; issuance
- §34:215. Powers and authority of district
- §34:216. Authority for issuance of bonds
- §34:217. Contestment of the legality of bonds
- §34:218. Calcasieu River and Pass Project
PART II-A. CALCASIEU SHIP CHANNEL PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP
- §34:221. Definitions
- §34:222. Calcasieu Ship Channel Funding Management Board
- §34:223. Funding
- §34:224. The Calcasieu Ship Channel Advisory Committee
PART III. PORT OF IBERIA DISTRICT
- §34:241. Creation and territorial limits
- §34:242. Board of commissioners; members, officers, agents and employees
- §34:242.1. Ordinances
- §34:243. Powers of board
- §34:244. Officers of board; meetings; agents and employees
- §34:245. Examinations and investigations; control and regulation; annual report
- §34:246. Acquisition of lands; receipt of money, aid or assistance
- §34:247. Construction of works of public improvement
- §34:248. Letting contracts; emergency procedures
- §34:249. Fees
- §34:250. Special taxes and bond issues
- §34:251. Taxes for payment of bonds
- §34:252. Collection of taxes
PART IV. LAFAYETTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
- §34:291. Creation; territorial limits and jurisdiction
- §34:291.1. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 771, §3, eff. June 18, 2022.
- §34:292. Board of commissioners
- §34:293. Powers of board; title to structures
- §34:293.1. Additional powers; industrial development
- §34:294. Officers of board; meetings; offices; agents and employees
- §34:295. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 771, §3, eff. June 18, 2022.
- §34:296. Acquisition of lands
- §34:297. Construction of works of public improvement
- §34:298. Letting contracts; doing work with own force and equipment
- §34:299. Fees and ad valorem tax; borrowing money
- §34:300. Bond issues
- §34:301. Taxes for payment of bonds
- §34:302. Collection of taxes
PART V. MORGAN CITY HARBOR AND TERMINAL DISTRICT
- §34:321. Creation and territorial limits
- §34:322. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 48, §2.
- §34:322.1. Board of commissioners; members; vacancy; compensation; officers, agents, and employees
- §34:323. Powers of board; title to structures and facilities
- §34:323.1. Additional powers of the board; industrial development
- §34:324. Officers of board; meetings; offices; agents and employees
- §34:325. Examinations and investigations; control and regulation; annual reports
- §34:326. Acquisition of lands; public aid
- §34:327. Construction of works of public improvement
- §34:328. Contracts; bids; bond
- §34:329. Fees; ad valorem tax; borrowing money
- §34:330. Bond issues
- §34:331. Annual taxes
- §34:332. Collection of taxes
PART VI. ABBEVILLE HARBOR AND TERMINAL DISTRICT
- §34:333.1. Creation and territorial limits
- §34:333.2. Board of commissioners; appointment and qualifications of members; terms of office; compensation
- §34:333.3. Powers of board; title to structures and facilities
- §34:333.4. Officers and employees of board; meetings; quorum
- §34:333.5. Examinations and investigations; control and regulation; annual reports
- §34:333.6. Acquisition of lands; public aid
- §34:333.7. Construction of works of public improvement
- §34:333.8. Contracts; bids; bonds
- §34:333.9. Fees; ad valorem tax; borrowing money
- §34:333.10. Bond issues
- §34:333.11. Annual taxes
- §34:333.12. Collection of taxes
PART VII. VINTON HARBOR AND TERMINAL DISTRICT
- §34:334.1. Creation and territorial limits
- §34:334.2. Board of commissioners; appointment and qualifications of members; terms of office; compensation
- §34:334.3. Powers of board; title to structures and facilities
- §34:334.4. Officers and employees of board; meetings; quorum
- §34:334.5. Examinations and investigations; control and regulations; annual reports
- §34:334.6. Acquisition of lands; public aid; construction of works of public improvement
- §34:334.7. Contracts; bids; bond
- §34:334.8. Fees; ad valorem tax; borrowing money
- §34:334.9. Bond issues; taxes for payment of bonds
- §34:334.10. Collection of taxes
- §34:334.11. Transfer of functions and privileges of Gravity Drainage District No. 2
- §34:334.12. Per diem of commissioners
PART VII-A. WEST ST. MARY PARISH PORT,
HARBOR AND TERMINAL DISTRICT
- §34:334.31. Creation and territorial limits
- §34:334.32. Board of commissioners; members; vacancy; composition; officers; agents and employees
- §34:334.33. Powers of board; title to structures and facilities
- §34:334.34. Officers and employees of board; meetings; quorum
- §34:334.35. Examinations and investigations; control and regulation; annual reports
- §34:334.36. Acquisition of lands; public aid; construction of works of public improvement
- §34:334.37. Contracts; bids
- §34:334.38. Fees; ad valorem tax; borrowing money
- §34:334.39. Bonds
- §34:334.40. Annual taxes
- §34:334.41. Collection of taxes
PART VII-B. ALEXANDRIA REGIONAL PORT
- §34:335.1. Creation and territorial limits
- §34:335.2. Board of commissioners; membership; officers; meetings
- §34:335.3. Authority, powers, and duties of board; officers; agents
- §34:335.4. Authority to levy and collect taxes; issuance of bonds
- §34:335.5. Testing validity of bonds; prescription; sale of bonds
- §34:335.6. Advertisement
PART VIII. PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO
MORE THAN ONE PORT OR HARBOR
SUBPART A. TAXING AND BONDING AUTHORITY
- §34:338.1. Special tax; bonding; election
- §34:338.2. Collection of special tax
- §34:338.3. Issuance of bonds
- §34:338.4. Refunding bonds
SUBPART B. ADDITIONAL BONDING AUTHORITY
- §34:340.1. Revenue producing structures
- §34:340.2. Authority to issue bonds; security
- §34:340.3. Bonds, procedures
- §34:340.4. Bonds; contestability
- §34:340.5. Bonds; character
- §34:340.6. Nothing to affect Port of New Orleans
SUBPART C. TITLE TO PROPERTY
SUBPART D. RODENT CONTROL AND
PREVENTION OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
- §34:340.12. Purpose
- §34:340.13. Control, testing, and monitoring center; establishment
- §34:340.14. Fees
- §34:340.15. Employment of personnel or contractors
- §34:340.16. Short title
SUBPART E. SECURITY PLANS
PART IX. SAMUEL B. "SAMMY" NUNEZ, JR., BUILDING
CHAPTER 2. CANALS AND OTHER WATER COURSES
PART I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
- §34:341. Canals and locks useful to vessels in sea food industries; free navigation
- §34:342. Acquisition of same by expropriation
- §34:343. Purpose of law
- §34:344. Navigation locks in Mississippi River; operation and maintenance
- §34:345. Private canals; charges for vessels publicly owned
- §34:346. Canal companies; right of way through state lands
PART II. CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENT
BY MUNICIPALITIES AND PARISHES
- §34:361. Navigation canals and improvement of water courses by municipalities and parishes; title to vest in the public
- §34:362. Acquisition of property and construction of works; authority
- §34:363. Co-operation with state or federal government; financial aid
- §34:364. Acquisition of property and donation to federal government
- §34:365. Bond issues; special taxes
- §34:366. Board of advisors
- §34:367. Letting contracts; executing work with own force and equipment; contractor's bond
- §34:368. Special taxes; annual levy
- §34:369. Collection of special taxes; duties of parish collector
- §34:370. Parish of Orleans, provisions inapplicable
PART III. LAKES CREATED BY STATE AGENCIES;
LAUNCHING FACILITIES
- §34:381. Duty of agency to construct facility
- §34:382. Areas requiring facility; connection to public road
- §34:383. Number of access sites
CHAPTER 3. NAVIGATION DISTRICTS
PART I. CREATION AND GENERAL POWERS
- §34:401. General application of provisions
- §34:402. Corporate status and powers; suits and service of citation
- §34:403. Board of commissioners as governing authority; terms and compensation; vacancies; meetings; quorum
- §34:404. Officers and employees of board
- §34:405. Bond of secretary of board
- §34:406. General powers
- §34:407. Improvement and maintenance of navigation; advice of department of public works; cooperation with federal and state agencies
- §34:408. Cooperation with federal government or other agencies
- §34:409. Elections to levy special tax
- §34:410. §§410 to 421 Repealed by Acts 1978, No. 56, §3
- §34:422. Assessment and collection of tax; procedure
- §34:423. Levee boards, provisions not to affect
PART II. RED RIVER NAVIGATION DISTRICT
- §34:441. Creation of district; purpose
- §34:442. Domicile
- §34:443. Incidental powers of district
- §34:444. Board of commissioners; members
- §34:445. Powers and duties of board; duties of secretary
- §34:446. Anticipation of revenues; certificates of indebtedness
PART III. JENNINGS NAVIGATION DISTRICT
- §34:461. Creation of district; purpose
- §34:462. Domicile
- §34:463. Incidental powers of district
- §34:464. Board of commissioners; appointment and qualification of members
- §34:465. Powers of board; title to structures and facilities
- §34:466. Canal system; canal to Jennings
- §34:467. Officers and employees of board; meetings; quorum
- §34:468. Examinations and investigations; control and regulation; annual reports
- §34:469. Acquisition of lands; public aid; construction of works of public improvement
- §34:470. Contracts
- §34:471. Fee; ad valorem tax; borrowing money
- §34:472. Bonds
PART IV. CALCASIEU-CAMERON NAVIGATION DISTRICT
- §34:481. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 755, §1.
- §34:482. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 755, §1.
- §34:483. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 755, §1.
- §34:484. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 755, §1.
- §34:485. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 755, §1.
- §34:486. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 755, §1.
- §34:487. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 755, §1.
- §34:488. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 755, §1.
- §34:489. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 755, §1.
- §34:490. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 755, §1.
CHAPTER 4. SHIPS AND WATER CRAFT
PART I. INJURY TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY
SUBPART A. LIABILITY OF VESSELS
- §34:801. Definitions
- §34:802. Injury or damage by careless navigation; privilege on vessels
- §34:803. Proceedings in rem
- §34:804. Venue of actions
- §34:805. Petition and bond
- §34:806. Provisional seizure of vessel
- §34:807. Stay of execution; release bonds
- §34:808. Intervention of interested parties
- §34:809. Ex parte proceedings upon claimant's failure to answer
- §34:810. Procedure when offending vessel not claimed
- §34:811. Sale of vessel, procedure
- §34:812. Suits in personam; joinder
- §34:813. Rules of procedure; time for appeal
- §34:814. Sale of vessel when damaged or subject to deterioration
- §34:815. Costs; stipulation for payment; insufficiency of release bond
- §34:816. Time for seizure of vessel; peremption of privilege
- §34:817. Waiver of provisions
PART II. MISCELLANEOUS
- §34:831. Pleasure craft; tolls; wharfage
- §34:832. Wood taken by commander of vessel; payment
- §34:833. Proof by owner of wood taken; penalty for false affidavit
- §34:834. Lights on steamboats; penalty for failure to have
- §34:835. Vessels in Atchafalaya bay; discharge of ballast; penalty for unlawful discharge
- §34:836. Atchafalaya pilots as ballast masters; duties; penalty for failure to perform
- §34:837. Vessels entering Atchafalaya bay; place of taking pilot; duty of pilot
- §34:838. Vessels going into Atchafalaya River; discharge of ballast; penalty for unlawful discharge
- §34:839. Proceedings before justices of the peace for violations
- §34:840. Discharge of grading material into Mississippi River; penalty
- §34:841. Blowing the stacks prohibited
- §34:842. Captains and/or helmsmen of barge towing vessels on Lake Pontchartrain; penalty
- §34:843. Objects; removal; disposition
- §34:844. Water intake zone restrictions
PART III. UNIFORM PLEASURE BOATING ACT
PART IV. MOTORBOATS AND VESSELS
- §34:851.1. Declaration of policy
- §34:851.2. Definitions
- §34:851.3. Application and justification
- §34:851.4. Careless operation of a watercraft
- §34:851.5. Repealed by Acts 2011, No. 264, §3.
- §34:851.6. Negligent homicide
- §34:851.7. Interference with navigation
- §34:851.8. Operating a watercraft during suspension
- §34:851.9. Incapacity of operator
- §34:851.10. Collisions, crashes, and casualties; theft, reporting
- §34:851.11. Overloading
- §34:851.12. Overpowering
- §34:851.13. Riding on decks and gunwales
- §34:851.14. Restricted areas
- §34:851.14.1. Closure of waterways
- §34:851.14.2. Safety and security zones
- §34:851.15. Waterskiing
- §34:851.16. Mufflers
- §34:851.17. Racing
- §34:851.18. Owner's responsibility; presumption of owner's consent to operate
- §34:851.19. Operation of unnumbered motorboats, houseboats, or sailboats prohibited; exception
- §34:851.20. Identification number
- §34:851.21. Numbering system
- §34:851.22. Exemption from numbering system
- §34:851.23. Boat liveries; numbering of manufacturer's and dealer's boats
- §34:851.24. Classification and required equipment
- §34:851.25. Prohibited operation
- §34:851.26. Transmittal of information
- §34:851.27. Local regulations prohibited; exceptions; speed limits
- §34:851.28. Filing of regulations
- §34:851.29. Enforcement
- §34:851.30. Visual distress
- §34:851.31. Penalties
- §34:851.32. Disposition of funds
- §34:851.33. Possession of outboard motor with serial number removed prohibited
- §34:851.34. Powers not affected
- §34:851.35. Filing false applications
- §34:851.36. Boating safety education required
- §34:851.37. Special certificate agents; rules and regulations
PART IV-A. VESSEL AND MOTOR TITLING ACT
- §34:852.1. Short title
- §34:852.2. Definitions
- §34:852.3. Certificate of title authorized
- §34:852.4. Application for certificate of title; form; content
- §34:852.5. Acquisition of vessel or outboard motor by dealer
- §34:852.6. Prohibition of vessel or outboard motor sale, assignment, or transfer without certificate of title or documentation
- §34:852.7. Certificate of title; form and content
- §34:852.8. Retention of records of title
- §34:852.9. Duplicate certificate of title
- §34:852.10. Manufacturer's or importer's certificate of origin required
- §34:852.11. Manufacturer's or importer's certificate of origin; form and content
- §34:852.12. Dealer's record of vessels bought, sold, or transferred
- §34:852.13. Hull identification number requirement; prohibitions
- §34:852.14. Transfer or repossession of vessel or outboard motor by operation of law or court order
- §34:852.15. Transfer of title; absence of executor or administrator of estate
- §34:852.16. Security interest in vessels or outboard motors; certificate of title to show interest; notice; exemptions
- §34:852.17. Certificate of origin; evidence of ownership; rebuttal
- §34:852.18. Forms; investigations
- §34:852.19. Adoption of rules and regulations
- §34:852.20. Electronic media system for lien recordation and title information
- §34:852.21. Fees
- §34:852.22. Violations; penalties
- §34:852.23. Titling abandoned and salvaged vessels and outboard motors
PART V. PERSONAL WATERCRAFT SAFETY ACT
- §34:855.1. Short title
- §34:855.2. Definitions
- §34:855.3. Regulation of personal watercraft
- §34:855.4. Regulation of liveries
- §34:855.5. Exemptions
CHAPTER 5. SEAMEN
- §34:861. Debts recoverable from seamen
- §34:862. Detaining effects of seamen for debt
- §34:863. Crews of foreign vessels working beyond ship's tackle; prohibition; penalty
- §34:864. Certificate of discharge; master's duty to give
- §34:865. Shipping seamen without discharges; penalty
- §34:866. Proceedings when discharge refused
- §34:867. Advertisement of deserters
- §34:868. Innkeepers harboring or concealing deserters; penalty
- §34:869. Causing desertion or interfering with authority of master; penalty
- §34:870. Place of arrest or trial
- §34:871. Arrest by master or person in charge
- §34:872. Evidence; burden of proof
- §34:873. Taking testimony of master, officer or transient person
- §34:874. Harboring or secreting seamen; penalty
- §34:875. Search warrant for secreted seamen
- §34:876. Shipping articles as evidence
- §34:877. Abandonment of ship or refusal to perform duty; forfeiture and damages
CHAPTER 6. PILOTS
PART I. PORT OF NEW ORLEANS
SUBPART A. BAR PILOTS
- §34:941. Definitions
- §34:942. Board of examiners; appointment, terms and compensation of members
- §34:943. Associated branch pilots; number
- §34:944. Confirmation of branch pilots as bar pilots
- §34:945. Additional pilots; examination; procedure for appointment
- §34:946. Members of board of examiners failing to perform duties; removal from office
- §34:947. Misconduct of pilots, board of examiners' duty to report
- §34:948. Qualifications of pilots; bond
- §34:949. Blank
- §34:950. Repealed by Acts 2011, No. 111, §2.
- §34:951. Repealed by Acts 2011, No. 111, §2.
- §34:952. Repealed by Acts 2011, No. 111, §2.
- §34:953. Ships required to take pilots
- §34:954. Repealed by Acts 2011, No. 111, §2.
- §34:955. Pilots' duty to remain on board ship until crossing bar; additional fees for late sailing
- §34:956. Carrying pilot out to sea; liability of master or owner of vessel
- §34:957. Extra services to vessels in distress
- §34:958. Refusal of pilot to act when called; penalty
- §34:959. Acting as pilot without license; penalty
- §34:960. Pilot's duty to exhibit license
- §34:961. Employing pilot without license; liability of vessel, master or owner
- §34:961.1. Employing pilot without a state commission; penalties
- §34:961.2. Offering of services
- §34:962. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 902, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 2005.
- §34:963. Pilot associations
- §34:964. Privilege of pilots on vessels
- §34:965. Repealed by Acts 2011, No. 111, §2.
- §34:966. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 902, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 2005.
SUBPART B. RIVER PORT PILOTS
- §34:991. Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners; duties, appointment, qualification, and removal of members
- §34:991.1. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 902, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 2005.
- §34:992. River port pilots; duties; appointment
- §34:993. Examinations for appointment; qualifications
- §34:994. Oath; bond
- §34:995. Association of river port pilots
- §34:996. Operating territory
- §34:997. Pilotage fees; vessel subject to pilotage
- §34:998. Repealed by Acts 1986, No. 960, §2.
- §34:999. Repealed by Acts 1986, No. 960, §2.
- §34:1000. Privilege for charges and attorney's fees
- §34:1001. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 902, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 2005.
- §34:1002. Violations and penalties
- §34:1002.1. Employing pilot without a state commission; penalties
- §34:1003. Repealed by Acts 1986, No. 960, §2.
- §34:1004. Repealed by Acts 1986, No. 960, §2.
- §34:1005. Privilege; communications between river port pilot and Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners
- §34:1006. Blank
- §34:1007. Repealed by Acts 1968, No. 579, §8
- §34:1008. Repealed by Acts 1986, No. 960, §2.
- §34:1009. Employing pilot without a commission; liability of vessel, master, and owner
PART II. NEW ORLEANS AND BATON ROUGE STEAMSHIP PILOTS
- §34:1041. Definitions
- §34:1042. Board of steamship pilot examiners; members; appointment; oath of office; powers and duties
- §34:1043. Body of pilots; duty
- §34:1044. Appointment of pilots
- §34:1045. Examination of pilots; qualifications
- §34:1046. Oath of office and bond
- §34:1047. Association of pilots
- §34:1048. Pilotage fees; exceptions
- §34:1049. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 902, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 2005.
- §34:1050. Solicitation of business or employment
- §34:1051. Acting as a pilot without a commission; penalty
- §34:1052. Employing pilot without a commission; liability of vessel, master, and owner
- §34:1053. Employing a pilot without a commission; penalties
- §34:1054. Offering of services
- §34:1055. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 902, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 2005.
PART III. PILOTS ON NAVIGABLE STREAMS,
CHANNELS AND OTHER WATERS IN GENERAL
- §34:1071. Definitions
- §34:1072. Board of commissioners and examiners; members; appointment; duties; enforcement of regulations
- §34:1073. Body of pilots; name; duty
- §34:1074. Oath of office and bond of pilots
- §34:1075. Associations of river port pilots
- §34:1076. Pilotage fees; exceptions
- §34:1076.1. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 902, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 2005.
- §34:1077. Report of incompetency, carelessness, etc. of pilots; removal, suspension or reprimand; attempt to exercise functions without commission
- §34:1078. Solicitation of business or employment
- §34:1079. Application of provisions
- §34:1101. Repealed by Acts 2018, No. 661, §4.
- §34:1102. Repealed by Acts 2018, No. 661, §4.
- §34:1103. Repealed by Acts 2018, No. 661, §4.
- §34:1104. Repealed by Acts 2018, No. 661, §4.
- §34:1105. Repealed by Acts 2018, No. 661, §4.
- §34:1106. Repealed by Acts 2018, No. 661, §4.
PART V. PILOTAGE FEE COMMISSION
- §34:1121. Pilotage Fee Commission; composition
- §34:1122. Fees and charges; adjudication of disputes
- §34:1123. Agreements
- §34:1124. Fees and charges to remain in effect until changed
- §34:1125. Operation of commission; rules
- §34:1126. Existing laws as to services not modified or repealed
- §34:1127. Contesting validity of commission decisions
PART VI. BOARD OF LOUISIANA RIVER PILOT
REVIEW AND OVERSIGHT
- §34:1131. Definitions
- §34:1132. Purpose
- §34:1133. Board of Louisiana River Pilot Review and Oversight; creation; membership
- §34:1134. Meetings; quorum
- §34:1135. Powers; functions; duties; responsibilities
- §34:1136. Expenditures; funding
- §34:1137. Liability
- §34:1138. Judicial review
CHAPTER 7. GREATER BATON ROUGE PORT COMMISSION
- §34:1221. Creation of Greater Baton Rouge Port Commission; members
- §34:1222. Officers of the board; meetings; quorum; per diem
- §34:1223. Rights and powers of the board
- §34:1224. Authority for issuance of bonds; ad valorem tax
- §34:1225. Prescriptive period
- §34:1226. Right to expropriate
CHAPTER 8. PLAQUEMINES PORT,
HARBOR AND TERMINAL DISTRICT
- §34:1351. Creation and territorial limits
- §34:1352. Governing authority and jurisdiction
- §34:1353. Acquisition of lands, public aid
- §34:1354. Construction of works of public improvement
- §34:1355. Contracts; bids; bond
- §34:1356. Fees; ad valorem tax; borrowing money
- §34:1357. Ad valorem tax bonds
- §34:1358. Annual taxes
- §34:1359. Collection of taxes
- §34:1360. Powers of district; title to structures and facilities
- §34:1361. Construction of private wharves; consent of district; administration and maintenance
- §34:1362. Present rights of Plaquemines Parish
- §34:1363. Revenue and mortgage revenue bonds
- §34:1364. Bonds secured by general revenues
- §34:1365. Annual report
CHAPTER 9. GREATER OUACHITA
PORT COMMISSION
- §34:1401. Creation of commission; membership; qualifications; vacancy
- §34:1402. Officers; meetings; quorum; removal
- §34:1403. Rights and powers of commission
- §34:1404. Authority for issuance of bonds; special taxes; pledge of revenues; mortgage; donation
- §34:1405. Prescriptive period; sale of bonds
- §34:1406. Expropriation
CHAPTER 10. GREATER KROTZ SPRINGS PORT COMMISSION
- §34:1451. Creation of Greater Krotz Springs Port Commission
- §34:1452. Officers of the commission; meetings
- §34:1453. Rights and powers of the commission
- §34:1454. Authority for general obligation bonds
- §34:1455. Prescriptive period; sale of bonds
- §34:1456. Right to expropriate
- §34:1457. Repealed by Acts 1970, No. 613, §2
CHAPTER 11. LAKE PROVIDENCE PORT COMMISSION
- §34:1501. Creation of Lake Providence Port Commission
- §34:1502. Officers of the commission; meetings
- §34:1503. Rights and powers of the board
- §34:1504. Authority for issuance of bonds; levy of taxes; election
- §34:1505. Prescriptive period; sale of bonds
- §34:1506. Right to expropriate
- §34:1507. Advertisement; R.S. 43:111 not to apply
- §34:1508. Industrial properties; authority to acquire, etc.
CHAPTER 12. TWIN PARISH PORT DISTRICT
- §34:1601. Creation; territorial limits
- §34:1602. Board of commissioners; members; vacancy; composition; officers; agents and employees
- §34:1603. Rights and powers of board
- §34:1603.1. Ordinances
- §34:1604. Authority to levy and collect taxes; issuance of bonds
- §34:1605. Right to expropriate
CHAPTER 13. GREATER LAFOURCHE PORT COMMISSION
- §34:1651. Greater Lafourche Port Commission; creation; members; election by divisions; vacancies; qualifications; officers; meetings; per diem; removal for excessive absences
- §34:1652. Rights and powers of the commission
- §34:1652.1. Port and harbor police
- §34:1652.2. Ordinances
- §34:1652.3. Private wharves; administration and maintenance
- §34:1652.4. Advertisement; exemption
- §34:1652.5. Authority to enter into agreements with United States
- §34:1652.6. Additional powers; industrial development
- §34:1653. Authority for issuance of bonds; levy of taxes
- §34:1654. Prescriptive period; sale of bonds; limitation on interest rates
- §34:1655. Right to expropriate
- §34:1656. Refunding bonds; issuance
- §34:1657. Fees; ad valorem tax, borrowing money
- §34:1658. Bond issues; voted bonds
- §34:1659. Taxes for payment of bonds
- §34:1660. Collection of taxes
- §34:1661. Ad valorem tax
- §34:1662. Transportation development
CHAPTER 14. ST. BERNARD PORT,
HARBOR AND TERMINAL DISTRICT
- §34:1701. Creation and territorial limits
- §34:1702. Board of commissioners, members; vacancy; compensation; officers, agents and employees
- §34:1703. Powers of the board
- §34:1704. Acquisition of private property for levees and drainage
- §34:1705. Rights of the board of commissioners
- §34:1706. Officers of board; meetings; offices, agents and employees
- §34:1707. Annual report
- §34:1708. Acquisition of lands; public aid
- §34:1709. Construction of works of public improvement
- §34:1710. Fees; ad valorem tax; borrowing money
- §34:1711. Revenue and mortgage revenue bonds
- §34:1712. Ad valorem tax bonds
- §34:1713. Bonds secured by general revenues
- §34:1714. Annual taxes
- §34:1715. Collection of taxes
CHAPTER 15. AVOYELLES PARISH PORT COMMISSION
- §34:1801. Creation of Avoyelles Parish Port Commission
- §34:1802. Officers of the commission; meetings
- §34:1803. Rights and powers of the board
- §34:1804. Authority for issuance of bonds; levy of taxes; election
- §34:1805. Prescriptive period; sale of bonds
- §34:1806. Right to expropriate
- §34:1807. Advertisement; R.S. 43:111 not to apply
CHAPTER 16. CONCORDIA PARISH PORT COMMISSION
- §34:1851. Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 614, §7.
- §34:1852. Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 614, §7.
- §34:1853. Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 614, §7.
- §34:1854. Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 614, §7.
- §34:1855. Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 614, §7.
- §34:1856. Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 614, §7.
- §34:1857. Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 614, §7.
CHAPTER 16-A. VIDALIA PORT COMMISSION
- §34:1861. Creation of Vidalia Port Commission
- §34:1862. Authority for issuance of bonds; levy of taxes; election
- §34:1863. Limits of the district
- §34:1864. Transitional provisions
- §34:1865. Officers of the board; meetings
- §34:1866. Rights and powers of the commission
- §34:1867. Testing validity of bonds; prescription; sale of bonds
CHAPTER 17. COLUMBIA PORT COMMISSION
- §34:1901. Creation of Columbia Port Commission
- §34:1902. Officers of the commission; meetings
- §34:1903. Rights and powers of the commission
- §34:1904. Authority for issuance of bonds; levy of taxes; election
- §34:1905. Prescriptive period; sale of bonds
- §34:1906. Right to expropriate denied
- §34:1907. Advertisement; R.S. 43:111 not to apply
CHAPTER 18. SOUTH TANGIPAHOA PARISH
PORT COMMISSION
- §34:1951. Creation of South Tangipahoa Parish Port Commission
- §34:1952. Officers of the commission; meetings
- §34:1952.1. Meetings; advance notice
- §34:1953. Rights and powers of the commission
- §34:1954. Authority for issuance of bonds
- §34:1955. Prescriptive period; sale of bonds
- §34:1956. Right to expropriate
- §34:1957. Advertisement; R.S. 43:111 not to apply
- §34:1958. Refunding bonds; issuance
- §34:1959. Fees; ad valorem tax; borrowing money
- §34:1959.1. Ad valorem taxes; special taxes; special election
- §34:1960. Bond issues; voted bonds
- §34:1961. Taxes for payment of bonds
- §34:1962. Collection of taxes
- §34:1963. Definitions
- §34:2001. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §34:2002. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §34:2003. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §34:2004. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §34:2005. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §34:2006. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §34:2007. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 116, §2.
CHAPTER 20. JEFFERSON PARISH
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PORT DISTRICT
- §34:2021. Jefferson Parish Economic Development and Port District
- §34:2022. Rights and powers of the board
- §34:2023. Additional powers
- §34:2024. Tax increment finance
- §34:2025. Authority for issuance of bonds; levy of taxes
- §34:2026. Fees and ad valorem tax; borrowing money
- §34:2027. Prescriptive period; sale of bonds
- §34:2028. Right to expropriate
- §34:2029. Obligations of the district
- §34:2030. Securities
- §34:2031. Exemption from taxation
- §34:2032. General compliances; enhancement
- §34:2033. Additional economic development functions
- §34:2034. Additional powers; industrial and economic development; prescription; definitions
- §34:2035. Revenue bonds for authorized functions and purposes, prescription
- §34:2036. No conflict
CHAPTER 21. WEST CALCASIEU PORT
- §34:2101. Creation of the West Calcasieu Port
- §34:2102. Officers of the commission; meetings; per diem
- §34:2103. Territorial limits
- §34:2104. Powers of commission; title to structures
- §34:2104.1. Additional powers
- §34:2105. Examinations and investigations; control and regulation; annual reports
- §34:2106. Acquisition of lands
- §34:2107. Construction of works of public improvement
- §34:2108. Letting contracts; doing work with own force and equipment
- §34:2109. Fees; ad valorem tax; borrowing money
- §34:2110. Bond issues
- §34:2111. Taxes for payment of bonds
- §34:2112. Collection of taxes
CHAPTER 22. CATAHOULA PARISH PORT COMMISSION
- §34:2151. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
- §34:2152. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
- §34:2153. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
- §34:2154. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
- §34:2155. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
- §34:2156. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
- §34:2157. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
CHAPTER 23. TERREBONNE PORT COMMISSION
- §34:2201. Creation of Terrebonne Port Commission; members
- §34:2202. Officers; meetings; quorum; report
- §34:2203. Duties and powers of the commission
- §34:2204. Authority to levy taxes and issue bonds
- §34:2205. Advertisement; R.S. 43:111 not applicable
CHAPTER 24. LOUISIANA COASTAL COMMISSION
- §34:2251. §§2251 to 2253.1 Repealed by Acts 1976, No. 582, §3
- §34:2254. Cooperation with other agencies; engineering advice and services
- §34:2255. Port or navigation districts not affected
CHAPTER 25. TENSAS PARISH PORT COMMISSION
- §34:2281. Creation of district
- §34:2282. Governing authority
- §34:2283. Powers of the commission
- §34:2284. Authority for issuance of bonds; levy of taxes; election
- §34:2285. Issuance of bonds
- §34:2286. Sale of bonds; prescriptive period to contest
- §34:2287. Advertisement; R.S. 43:111 not to apply
CHAPTER 26. RED RIVER WATERWAY DISTRICT
- §34:2301. Creation of district; boundaries
- §34:2302. Purpose; commission
- §34:2303. Membership of commission
- §34:2303.1. Dual membership; prohibited
- §34:2304. Terms of office; vacancies
- §34:2305. Domicile of commission; officers and employees; per diem and travel allowance
- §34:2306. By-laws, rules and regulations; quorum; proxy
- §34:2307. Meetings
- §34:2308. Exercise of powers; status of commission
- §34:2309. Powers and authority
- §34:2310. Taxes
- §34:2311. Bonds
- §34:2312. Revenue bonds
- §34:2313. Bonds as legal investments
- §34:2314. Property
- §34:2315. Pledge of state
- §34:2316. Port development
- §34:2316.1. Contribution to port commission
- §34:2317. Construction of Chapter
CHAPTER 27. GRANT PARISH PORT COMMISSION
- §34:2351. Creation of Grant Parish Port Commission
- §34:2352. Officers of the commission; meetings
- §34:2353. Rights and powers of the commission
- §34:2354. Authority for issuance of bonds; levy of taxes; election
- §34:2355. Prescriptive period; sale of bonds
- §34:2356. Right to expropriate denied
- §34:2357. Advertisement; R.S. 43:111 not to apply
CHAPTER 28. MADISON PARISH PORT COMMISSION
- §34:2401. Creation of district
- §34:2402. Governing authority
- §34:2403. Powers of the commission
- §34:2404. Authority for issuance of bonds; levy of taxes, election; issuance of bonds
- §34:2405. Purpose of bonds
- §34:2406. Sale of bonds, prescriptive period to contest
- §34:2407. Advertisement; R.S. 43:111 not to apply
CHAPTER 29. POINTE COUPEE PORT,
HARBOR AND TERMINAL DISTRICT
- §34:2451. Repealed by Acts 2019, No. 180, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 2020.
- §34:2452. Repealed by Acts 2019, No. 180, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 2020.
- §34:2453. Repealed by Acts 2019, No. 180, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 2020.
- §34:2454. Repealed by Acts 2019, No. 180, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 2020.
- §34:2455. Repealed by Acts 2019, No. 180, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 2020.
- §34:2456. Repealed by Acts 2019, No. 180, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 2020.
- §34:2457. Repealed by Acts 2019, No. 180, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 2020.
- §34:2458. Repealed by Acts 2019, No. 180, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 2020.
CHAPTER 30. THE PORT OF SOUTH LOUISIANA
- §34:2471. Creation; membership
- §34:2472. Officers of the board; meetings
- §34:2473. Jurisdictional boundaries; rights and powers of commission and executive director
- §34:2473.1. Additional rights and powers of the board and the executive director
- §34:2474. Authority to issue bonds and levy taxes
- §34:2475. Testing validity of bonds or notes
- §34:2476. Acquisition of properties; expropriation
- §34:2476.1. Additional economic development functions
- §34:2476.2. Additional powers; industrial development
- §34:2476.3. Revenue bonds for authorized functions and purposes
- §34:2477. Transitional
- §34:2501. Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 331, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 2017.
- §34:2502. Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 331, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 2017.
- §34:2503. Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 331, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 2017.
- §34:2504. Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 331, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 2017.
- §34:2505. Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 331, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 2017.
- §34:2506. Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 331, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 2017.
- §34:2551. Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 331, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 2017.
- §34:2552. Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 331, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 2017.
- §34:2553. Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 331, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 2017.
- §34:2554. Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 331, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 2017.
- §34:2555. Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 331, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 2017.
- §34:2556. Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 331, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 2017.
- §34:3001. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §34:3002. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §34:3003. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §34:3004. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §34:3005. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §34:3006. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §34:3051. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §34:3052. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §34:3053. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §34:3054. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §34:3055. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §34:3056. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
CHAPTER 35. OFFSHORE TERMINAL AUTHORITY
- §34:3101. Object; purpose of Chapter
- §34:3102. Definitions
- §34:3103. Jurisdiction; domicile
- §34:3104. Repealed by Acts 2011, No. 207, §10(C).
- §34:3105. Repealed by Acts 2011, No. 207, §10(C).
- §34:3106. Annual reports; budget unit
- §34:3107. Executive director; selection; duties; employees; compensation
- §34:3108. Acquisition of sites; lease of state owned lands and water bottoms
- §34:3109. Powers
- §34:3110. Protection of deepwater ports
- §34:3111. Public contracts
- §34:3112. Bonds; procedure for issuance
- §34:3112.1. Additional authorization to issue revenue bonds and notes
- §34:3113. Environmental protection plan
- §34:3114. Issuance and transfer of licenses
- §34:3115. Remedies and enforcement
- §34:3116. Coordination and cooperation
- §34:3141. Repealed by Acts 1998, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 67, §2.
- §34:3142. Repealed by Acts 1998, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 67, §2.
- §34:3143. Repealed by Acts 1998, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 67, §2.
- §34:3144. Repealed by Acts 1998, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 67, §2.
- §34:3145. Repealed by Acts 1998, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 67, §2.
CHAPTER 36. NATCHITOCHES PARISH PORT COMMISSION
- §34:3151. Creation of Natchitoches Parish Port Commission
- §34:3152. Officers of the commission; meetings
- §34:3153. Rights and powers of the board
- §34:3154. Authority for issuance of bonds; levy of taxes; election
- §34:3155. Prescriptive period; sale of bonds
- §34:3156. Right to expropriate; expropriation by declaration
- §34:3157. Advertisement; R.S. 43:111 not to apply
CHAPTER 37. CADDO-BOSSIER PARISHES PORT COMMISSION
- §34:3158. Creation of commission; membership; qualifications; tenure
- §34:3159. Officers of the board; meetings; quorum
- §34:3160. Rights and powers of commission
- §34:3161. Special taxes; assessment; collection
- §34:3162. Authority to issue bonds; contesting regularity of issuance; sale of bonds
- §34:3162.1. General obligation bonds
- §34:3162.2. Limited tax bonds
- §34:3162.3. Borrowing in anticipation of regular revenues
- §34:3163. Right of expropriation
- §34:3164. Advertisement; R.S. 43:111 not to apply
- §34:3165. Transitional
CHAPTER 38. RED RIVER PARISH PORT COMMISSION
- §34:3166. Creation of Red River Parish Port Commission
- §34:3167. Officers of the commission; meetings
- §34:3168. Rights and powers of the board
- §34:3169. Authority for issuance of bonds; levy of taxes; election
- §34:3170. Prescriptive period; sale of bonds
- §34:3171. Right to expropriate
- §34:3172. Advertisement; R.S. 43:111 not to apply
CHAPTER 39. RAPIDES PARISH PORT COMMISSION
- §34:3201. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
- §34:3202. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
- §34:3203. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
- §34:3204. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
- §34:3205. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
- §34:3206. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
- §34:3207. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
- §34:3208. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
CHAPTER 40. MERMENTAU RIVER HARBOR
AND TERMINAL DISTRICT
- §34:3221. Creation of district and territorial limits thereof
- §34:3222. Board of commissioners; members; vacancy; composition; officers; agents and employees
- §34:3223. Powers of board; title to structures and facilities
- §34:3224. Officers and employees of board; meetings; quorum
- §34:3225. Examinations and investigations; control and regulation; annual reports
- §34:3226. Acquisition of lands; public aid; construction of works of public improvement
- §34:3227. Contracts; bids; bond
- §34:3228. Fee; ad valorem tax; borrowing money
- §34:3229. Bonds
- §34:3241. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §34:3242. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §34:3243. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §34:3244. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §34:3245. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §34:3246. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
CHAPTER 42. GRAND ISLE PORT COMMISSION
- §34:3251. Creation of Grand Isle Port Commission
- §34:3252. Officers of the board; meetings
- §34:3253. Rights and powers of the commission
- §34:3254. Authority for issuance of bonds; levy of taxes; election
- §34:3255. Limits of the district
- §34:3256. Transitional provisions
CHAPTER 43. CANE RIVER WATERWAY DISTRICT
- §34:3261. Creation of district; boundary
- §34:3262. Purpose; commission
- §34:3263. Membership of commission
- §34:3264. Terms of office
- §34:3265. Domicile of the commission; officers and employees; per diem and travel allowance
- §34:3266. Bylaws, rules and regulations; quorum; proxy
- §34:3267. Meetings
- §34:3268. Exercise of powers; status of commission
- §34:3269. Powers and authority
- §34:3270. Taxes
- §34:3271. Bonds
- §34:3272. Revenue bonds
- §34:3273. Bonds as legal investments
- §34:3274. Property
- §34:3275. Pledge of state
- §34:3276. Construction of Chapter
CHAPTER 44. WEST FELICIANA PARISH PORT COMMISSION
- §34:3281. Legislative findings and intent
- §34:3282. Creation of West Feliciana Parish Port Commission; membership
- §34:3283. Officers; meetings; quorum; report
- §34:3284. Commission functions
- §34:3285. Duties and powers of the commission
- §34:3286. Authority to levy taxes and issue bonds; financing
CHAPTER 45. ACADIANA GULF OF MEXICO ACCESS CHANNEL
(AGMAC) DEEPENING PROJECT
PART I. IN GENERAL
- §34:3301. Object and purpose
- §34:3302. AGMAC Deepening Project
- §34:3303. Powers and duties
- §34:3304. Coordination and cooperation
- §34:3305. Construction of Chapter; controlling law
PART II. EXPROPRIATIONS
- §34:3306. Property defined
- §34:3307. Authority to expropriate and acquire property for the AGMAC Deepening Project prior to judgment
- §34:3308. Contents of petition for expropriation; place of filing
- §34:3309. Prayer of petition; ex parte order for deposit
- §34:3310. Vesting of title
- §34:3311. Notice to defendant
- §34:3312. Contesting validity of proposed taking; waiver of defenses
- §34:3313. Defendant's answer; requirements; delay for filing
- §34:3314. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §34:3321. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §34:3322. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §34:3323. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §34:3324. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §34:3325. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §34:3326. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §34:3327. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §34:3328. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §34:3329. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §34:3330. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §34:3331. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §34:3332. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §34:3333. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §34:3334. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §34:3335. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §34:3336. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §34:3337. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §34:3338. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §34:3411. Property defined
- §34:3412. Authority to expropriate and acquire property for river deepening projects prior to judgment
- §34:3413. Contents of petition for expropriation; place of filing
- §34:3414. Prayer of petition; ex parte order for deposit
- §34:3415. Vesting of title
- §34:3416. Notice to defendant
- §34:3417. Contesting validity of proposed taking; waiver of defenses
- §34:3418. Defendant's answer; requirements; delay for filing
CHAPTER 45. WASHINGTON PARISH PORT COMMISSION
- §34:3351. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
- §34:3352. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
- §34:3353. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
- §34:3354. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
- §34:3355. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
- §34:3356. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
CHAPTER 46. MISSISSIPPI RIVER DEEPENING PROJECT
PART I. IN GENERAL
- §34:3401. Object and purpose
- §34:3402. Mississippi River Deepening Project
- §34:3403. Powers
- §34:3404. Bonds
- §34:3405. Coordination and cooperation
- §34:3406. Construction of Chapter; controlling law
CHAPTER 47. PORT CONSTRUCTION
AND DEVELOPMENT PRIORITY PROGRAM
- §34:3451. Definitions
- §34:3452. Methodology for port project evaluation
- §34:3453. Priority list of projects; public hearings; final program
- §34:3454. Supplemental list of projects
- §34:3455. Projects undertaken by the department
- §34:3456. Commencement of projects; substitutions; Port of New Orleans
- §34:3457. Allocation, reallocation of funds; deposit to Transportation Trust Fund
- §34:3457.1. Reimbursement for project construction
- §34:3458. Preparation of plans and specifications; letting of bids for construction; supervision of construction
- §34:3459. Inspection
- §34:3460. System of administration
- §34:3461. Audit of distribution to recipient port authorities
- §34:3462. Report of any misuse of funds
- §34:3463. Misuse of funds; withholding of distribution; notification of district attorney
CHAPTER 48. WATERWAY DREDGING AND DEEPENING
PRIORITY PROGRAM
- §34:3471. Definitions
- §34:3472. Methodology for dredging and deepening project evaluation
- §34:3473. Priority list of projects; public hearings; final program
- §34:3474. Supplemental list of projects
- §34:3475. Projects undertaken by the office
- §34:3476. Commencement of projects; substitutions
- §34:3477. Allocation, reallocation of funds; deposit to Dredging and Deepening Fund
- §34:3478. Preparation of plans and specifications; letting of bids for construction; supervision of construction
- §34:3479. Inspection
- §34:3480. System of administration
- §34:3481. Audit of distribution to recipient governmental entities
- §34:3482. Report of any misuse of funds
- §34:3483. Misuse of funds; withholding of distribution; notification of district attorney
- §34:3484. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 423, §1, eff. July 1, 2010.
- §34:3485. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 423, §1, eff. July 1, 2010.
- §34:3486. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 423, §1, eff. July 1, 2010.
CHAPTER 49. LOUISIANA INTERNATIONAL DEEP WATER GULF
TRANSFER TERMINAL AUTHORITY
- §34:3491. Object; purpose of Chapter
- §34:3492. Definitions
- §34:3493. Jurisdiction; domicile
- §34:3494. Board of commissioners; qualifications; term; vacancies; compensation
- §34:3495. Duties of board; officers; rules; meetings; quorum
- §34:3496. Annual reports; budget unit; funding limitation
- §34:3497. Executive director; selection; duties; employees; compensation
- §34:3498. Acquisition of sites; lease of state-owned lands and water bottoms
- §34:3499. Powers
- §34:3499.1. Audit and inspection of records
- §34:3499.2. Port facility and infrastructure records
- §34:3500. Protection of deepwater ports and pre-existing offshore terminals
- §34:3501. Purchases
- §34:3502. Bonds and other debt instruments; procedure for issuance
- §34:3503. Additional authorization to issue revenue bonds and notes
- §34:3504. Issuance and transfer of licenses
- §34:3505. Remedies and enforcement
- §34:3506. Coordination and cooperation
CHAPTER 50. PROVISIONS AFFECTING MORE THAN ONE PORT
COMMISSION
- §34:3521. Additional rights and powers
- §34:3522. Repealed by Acts 2021, No. 152, §2.
- §34:3523. Design-build contracts; pilot program for ports
CHAPTER 51. COASTAL PORT ADVISORY AUTHORITY
- §34:3551. Coastal Port Advisory Authority; purpose; legislative findings
- §34:3552. Coastal Port Advisory Authority; creation; membership; duties and functions
CHAPTER 52. CAMERON PARISH PORT COMMISSION