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LA Rev Stat § 34:3107 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Navigation and Shipping|§3107. Executive director; selection; duties; employees; compensation

RS 3107 - Executive director; selection; duties; employees; compensation A. The governor shall appoint an executive director who shall exercise all control over all executive functions and the general operation of the authority. The authority may through its executive director employ such other agents and employees permanent and temporary, as it may require and shall determine their qualifications, duties, and compensation. The executive director shall serve at the pleasure of the governor. All employees of the authority shall be responsible to the executive director who shall organize the personnel employed by the authority in the most efficient manner to accomplish the purpose of the authority as provided in this Chapter and by regulations established by the authority, all to be accomplished in accordance with applicable civil service laws, rules, and regulations. B. The secretary of the Department of Transportation and Development shall fix the compensation of the executive director, which shall be reasonable in light of fees charged by the authority to provide for its administrative costs attributable to the authority development program. C. All employees of the authority, except the executive director, an assistant executive director, an executive secretary to the executive director, and professional employees employed on a contract basis, shall be in the classified service of the state. Added by Acts 1972, No. 444, §1; Amended by Acts 1976, No. 378, §1; Acts 1986, No. 962, §1; Acts 2011, No. 207, §10(A).
LA Rev Stat § 34:3108 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Navigation and Shipping|§3108. Acquisition of sites; lease of state owned lands and water bottoms

RS 3108 - Acquisition of sites; lease of state owned lands and water bottoms A.(1) To enable the authority to perform the work herein provided, the state of Louisiana, acting by and through the register of state lands, is hereby authorized, empowered and directed to grant to the authority a lease on state owned lands and water bottoms which are selected by the authority as sites for offshore terminal facilities; provided, however, that the mineral rights on any and all state lands shall be reserved to the state of Louisiana. (2) Upon receipt of a request from the authority describing the lands to be leased by the authority, it is hereby made the mandatory duty of the register of state lands to issue a certificate of title evidencing the lease of the land to the authority as described in the request. B. The register of state lands shall lease the selected tracts to the authority for five dollars per acre per annum. C. All such leases shall be for a term of forty years, but the legislature may reevaluate the rental payments upward or downward to reflect changing economic conditions. D. All proceeds arising from the transfer of such leases of state owned lands and water bottoms shall be paid by the authority to the state treasurer and shall become part of the general fund of the state of Louisiana. E. Nothing in this Chapter is intended to authorize the authority to lease state owned lands and water bottoms for the exploration, development and production of oil, gas, sulphur or other minerals or for the cultivation or production of marine resources or detract from the authority of the State Mineral and Energy Board and/or Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission to lease for such purposes. However, tracts once leased to the authority may not be leased by the State Mineral and Energy Board or the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission without the express consent of the authority, unless it can be shown by the State Mineral and Energy Board or the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission, by clear and convincing evidence, that such lease or leases will not adversely affect present or future authority operations. Added by Acts 1972, No. 444, §1. Amended by Acts 1974, No. 358, §6; Acts 2009, No. 196, §3, eff. July 1, 2009; Acts 2011, No. 207, §10(A).
LA Rev Stat § 34:3110 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Navigation and Shipping|§3110. Protection of deepwater ports

RS 3110 - Protection of deepwater ports  A. To prevent impairment of the bonds of the three deepwater ports which are backed by the full faith and credit of the state, and to recognize the existing authority of and functions performed by the established ports and harbors of Louisiana, it is hereby recognized that the function, power and authority of the various existing port authorities established pursuant to Article 14, Section 31 of the Louisiana Constitution, and others established by specific constitutional provision are not to be diminished by the jurisdiction and powers exercised by the authority except as provided in this chapter.  B. The authority may enter into intergovernmental contract agreements with existing port authorities, individually, or with any other parish, city, municipality or subdivision of the state, and may engage jointly in the exercise of any power, the making of any improvements which each of the participating authorities may exercise or undertake individually under any provision of general or special law.  C. The authority, in establishing or enacting its rates and charges for bulk cargo shall consider the overall economic impact on the economy of the three deepwater ports, and its charges and rates shall be compensatory. D. The authority shall not engage in the handling of break bulk or general cargo without the prior written agreement of the three deepwater ports, which agreement, among other provisions, may provide for use of existing port facilities, rates, wharfage fees and other matters of mutual interest.  Added by Acts 1972, No. 444, §1. Amended by Acts 1974, No. 358, §9.
LA Rev Stat § 34:3111 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Navigation and Shipping|§3111. Public contracts

RS 3111 - Public contracts  A. Subject to the provisions of Subsection F of Section 3109 of this Chapter, all public works exceeding the sum of ten thousand dollars, including both labor and materials, to be performed by the authority and paid for out of public funds shall be governed by Part II, Chapter 10, Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950. However, this provision shall not apply in cases of extreme public emergency, where the authority has certified such public emergency, but in such case notice of such public emergency shall be published in the official journal of the authority within ten days thereof.  B. Where the authority deems it advisable and in the public interest to purchase machinery, equipment or vehicles of certain makes, kinds or types, the advertisement may specify the makes, kinds or types and, after the advertising, the authority may purchase those makes, kinds or types, but they shall not pay more than the actual market price for the machinery, equipment or vehicles.  Added by Acts 1972, No. 444, §1. Amended by Acts 1977, 1st Ex.Sess., No. 11, §1, eff. Aug. 17, 1977.
LA Rev Stat § 34:3114 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Navigation and Shipping|§3114. Issuance and transfer of licenses

RS 3114 - Issuance and transfer of licenses  A. No person shall construct or operate, or cause to be constructed or operated, offshore terminal facilities within the jurisdiction of the authority without first obtaining a license, the transfer of any license granted to the authority, or other appropriate authorization from the authority.  B. A license shall be issued, any license granted to the authority shall be transferred, or other appropriate authorization granted, only if the authority finds that the applicant or transferee is qualified, and that the facilities or operations conform to the provisions of this Chapter and the rules and regulations of the authority and will be consistent with the public interest declared in this Chapter. Any license so issued or transferred or other appropriate authorization shall be subject to and contain such reasonable conditions as necessary to carry out the purposes of this Chapter. C. The authority shall establish such other qualifications for applicants or transferees, which may include evidence of financial responsibility or performance bonds, as will insure an applicant's or transferee's ability to comply with this Chapter and the rules and regulations of the authority.  D. The authority shall establish the procedures for submission of applications for the issuance of licenses, the transfer of any license granted to the authority or the issuance of other appropriate authorization, and shall determine what information must be submitted by the applicant. The authority may impose reasonable filing fees and may require the applicant to reimburse the authority for all expenses incurred in processing the application.  E. The authority shall determine the length of time during which a license shall be valid, and the conditions upon which it may be revoked. The transfer by the authority of any of its rights under a license, certificate, permit or authorization granted to the authority shall be for the term specified in the original authorization to the authority. Licenses may be revoked, suspended, annulled or withdrawn in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Louisiana Administrative Procedure Act.  Added by Acts 1972, No. 444, §1. Amended by Acts 1974, No. 358, §12.
LA Rev Stat § 34:3115 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Navigation and Shipping|§3115. Remedies and enforcement

RS 3115 - Remedies and enforcement  In addition to all other rights herein granted, the authority and the courts shall have the power to assure compliance with the purposes of this Chapter as follows:  (1) If the authority's executive director has reasonable cause to believe that there exists a violation of this Chapter or of the authority's rules and regulations, which could result in irreparable injury to the authority's operations, the environment, or the public interest, the authority may petition the Civil District Court for the parish of Orleans, or any other court of competent jurisdiction, for appropriate mandatory, injunctive, or other relief pending final adjudication of such matters. (2) The authority may issue such orders as the public interest and equities of the case may require, and as may be necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Chapter, including but not limited to: cease and desist orders; revocation of, or other appropriate action affecting, licenses issued by the authority; such affirmative action as may be appropriate; and the imposition of fines not exceeding ten thousand dollars per day. (3) Any individual found to be responsible for a violation of this Chapter or the authority's rules and regulations, whether acting for himself or for others, may be fined not more than ten thousand dollars for each offense. Each day that a violation occurs constitutes a separate offense. (4) In the event that the authority shall determine that any order made by it, and not then the subject of judicial review, is being violated, the authority may institute a civil action in the Civil District Court for the parish of Orleans or any other court of competent jurisdiction, for enforcement of the authority's order. The enforcement proceeding shall be confined to the record before the authority. The court may enforce, remand, reverse or modify the order of the authority. Added by Acts 1974, No. 358, §13; Acts 2011, No. 207, §10(A).
LA Rev Stat § 34:3116 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Navigation and Shipping|§3116. Coordination and cooperation

RS 3116 - Coordination and cooperation  A. It is the policy of this chapter that the authority development program be pursued so that there is full coordination and cooperation between agencies and groups that have complementing or overlapping interests and the authority. It is not the policy of this chapter that the authority development program be pursued independently and with a view toward narrow, short-term interests. B. The executive director shall take affirmative steps to fully coordinate all aspects of the authority development program with the secretary of the Department of Natural Resources or his designee charged with the development of the coastal zone management plan. C. The executive director shall take affirmative steps to ensure that the authority development program is coordinated into the planning programs of other modes of transportation, to include rail, road, waterway, air, and pipeline, so that there is a long-term and orderly pursuit of transportation services in the coastal zone which are interrelated and coordinated so as to achieve the most efficient and economical transportation program that is feasible and that will be least destructive of other values in the state. D. The executive director shall ensure that the appropriate federal agencies which are required by federal law to plan or regulate transportation facilities or programs are consulted regularly and are fully involved in the authority development program where appropriate. Added by Acts 1974, No. 358, §13; Acts 2011, No. 207, §10(A).
LA Rev Stat § 34:3141 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Navigation and Shipping|§3141. Repealed by Acts 1998, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 67, §2.

RS 3141 - Repealed by Acts 1998, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 67, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 34:3142 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Navigation and Shipping|§3142. Repealed by Acts 1998, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 67, §2.

RS 3142 - Repealed by Acts 1998, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 67, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 34:3143 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Navigation and Shipping|§3143. Repealed by Acts 1998, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 67, §2.

RS 3143 - Repealed by Acts 1998, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 67, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 34:3144 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Navigation and Shipping|§3144. Repealed by Acts 1998, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 67, §2.

RS 3144 - Repealed by Acts 1998, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 67, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 34:3145 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Navigation and Shipping|§3145. Repealed by Acts 1998, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 67, §2.

RS 3145 - Repealed by Acts 1998, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 67, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 34:3151 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Navigation and Shipping|§3151. Creation of Natchitoches Parish Port Commission

RS 3151 - Creation of Natchitoches Parish Port Commission  There is hereby created a commission to be known as the Natchitoches Parish Port Commission, which shall be composed of five members who shall serve without compensation and who shall be appointed as follows:  (1) Two commissioners appointed by the governing authority of the city of Natchitoches.  (2) Two commissioners appointed by the police jury of the parish of Natchitoches.  (3) One commissioner shall be appointed directly by the governor of Louisiana.  One of the commissioners appointed by the governing authority of the city of Natchitoches and one of the commissioners appointed by the police jury of the parish of Natchitoches shall serve for two years, the other commissioners appointed by the governing authority of the city of Natchitoches and the police jury of the parish of Natchitoches shall serve for four years, and the commissioner appointed directly by the governor shall serve for a term of six years. Thereafter, the successors to each of such commissioners shall be appointed for terms of six years.  Any vacancy on the commission for any reason shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments and for the unexpired term of office. Each commissioner shall be a citizen of the United States, and a qualified voter and a taxpayer of the state of Louisiana.  Added by Acts 1975, No. 40, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 34:3152 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Navigation and Shipping|§3152. Officers of the commission; meetings

RS 3152 - Officers of the commission; meetings  The commission shall elect from among its own members a president, a vice president, a secretary and treasurer, whose respective duties shall be prescribed by the commission. At the option of the commission, the office of the secretary and treasurer may be held by one person. The commission shall meet in regular session, once each month, and shall also meet in special session at the call of the president of the commission, or on the written request of three members of the commission. A majority of the commission shall constitute a quorum, and all actions or resolutions of the commission must be approved by the affirmative vote of not less than a majority of all members of the commission. The commission shall prescribe rules governing its meetings and shall fix a place at which the meetings shall be held.  Added by Acts 1975, No. 40, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 34:3155 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Navigation and Shipping|§3155. Prescriptive period; sale of bonds

RS 3155 - Prescriptive period; sale of bonds  For a period of sixty days from the date of the adoption of any resolution of the commission authorizing the issuance of its bonds or notes, any person interested may test the legality of such resolution and the validity of such bonds or notes issued or proposed to be issued thereunder, after which time no one shall have any cause of action to contest the regularity, formality, or legality of said resolution or to draw in question the legality of said bonds or notes or the debts represented thereby for any cause whatever, and it shall be conclusively presumed that every legal requirement has been complied with, and no court shall have authority to inquire into such matters after the lapse of said sixty days.  Any bonds issued in accordance with the provisions hereof shall be sold to the highest bidder, at a public sale, for not less than par and accrued interest, after advertisement, once a week for not less than thirty days, by the commission in a newspaper of general circulation published in Natchitoches, Louisiana; Chicago, Illinois; New York, New York, and such other places as the commission shall determine, reserving to the commission the right to reject any and all bids, and the right to readvertise for new bids. If, after advertisement as hereinabove provided, no bids are received, or if such bids as are received are considered in the discretion of the commission to be unsatisfactory, then and in that event, the commission may publicly negotiate for the sale of such bonds.  Added by Acts 1975, No. 41, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 34:3156 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Navigation and Shipping|§3156. Right to expropriate; expropriation by declaration

RS 3156 - Right to expropriate; expropriation by declaration  A. The Natchitoches Parish Port Commission may acquire by expropriation in accordance with the general expropriation laws of the state of Louisiana, any wharves, landings, or any other property necessary for the benefit and advantage of the commerce of the said commission, including, but not limited to, the development of industrial parks.  B. When the Natchitoches Parish Port Commission cannot amicably acquire property needed by the commission for the benefit and advantage of the commerce of the commission, including, but not limited to, the development of industrial parks, it may expropriate same either in the manner provided in Subsection A above, or in the manner provided in Part XVIII of Chapter 1 of Title 48 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, provided any certificate, authorization, and estimate required for the expropriation procedure selected shall be signed by the president of the commission.  Acts 1990, No. 401, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 34:3157 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Navigation and Shipping|§3157. Advertisement; R.S. 43:111 not to apply

RS 3157 - Advertisement; R.S. 43:111 not to apply  The prohibition, contained in R.S. 43:111, against advertising in any newspaper, book, pamphlet or periodical, shall not apply to the Natchitoches Parish Port Commission in carrying out its functions and duties under the constitution and laws of this state.  Added by Acts 1975, No. 40, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 34:3159 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Navigation and Shipping|§3159. Officers of the board; meetings; quorum

RS 3159 - Officers of the board; meetings; quorum   A. The commission shall elect from among its own members a president, a vice president, a secretary and a treasurer, whose respective duties shall be prescribed by the commission. At the option of the commission, the office of the secretary and treasurer may be held by one person.  B.(1) The commission shall meet once each month in regular session and shall also meet in special session at the call of the president of the commission or on the written request of three members of the commission. A majority of the members of the commission shall constitute a quorum, and all actions or resolutions of the commission must be approved by the affirmative vote of not less than a majority of all members of the commission. The commission shall prescribe rules governing its meetings and shall fix a place at which the meetings shall be held.  (2) In addition to the requirements governing regular and special meetings delineated in Paragraph (1) of this Subsection, the commission shall hold a specially called annual meeting to fully advise the public of projects located in the port area that may affect adjacent landowners.  Added by Acts 1975, No. 66, §1; Acts 2021, No. 152, §1.