2006 Louisiana Laws - RS 25:1252 — Creation of commission; purpose and territorial jurisdiction
§1252. Creation of commission; purpose and territorial jurisdiction
A. The Mississippi River Road Commission is hereby created. The jurisdiction of the commission shall be comprised of all territory within the geographical boundaries of the Historic Mississippi River Road, including the river, levees, and adjacent lands and cultural resources.
B. The purpose of the commission is to preserve, enhance, and promote the Mississippi River Road as an historic, cultural, scenic, natural, and economic resource for the state.
C. The commission shall not have the power or authority to contract for or perform any of the work involved in the construction of any highway project. Such work shall be performed by or through the authority of the Department of Transportation and Development.
Acts 2001, No. 300, §1; Acts 2004, No. 864, §1.
NOTE: See Acts 2001, No. 300, §5, relative to predecessor commission and appointment of old commission members to the new commission.
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