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LA Rev Stat § 48:1302 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§1302. Notice of intention to create; public hearing; publication of resolution; incontestability

RS 1302 - Notice of intention to create; public hearing; publication of resolution; incontestability  Before any such consolidated district shall be finally created, the governing authority of the parish shall publish in the official journal of the parish at least once not less than fifteen days prior to the date of hearing a notice of its intention to create such district and fixing a date for the holding of a public hearing in which all persons interested may be heard on the question of the advisability of creating the district. Such notice of hearing shall set forth the proposed name and boundaries of the district, list the districts to be so consolidated, and set forth the rate and duration of taxes authorized to be levied in each such underlying district, and shall state the date, time and place fixed for the hearing. Following the creation of any such district, the resolution creating the district and setting forth the boundaries thereof shall be published one time in the official journal of the parish. Thirty days after such publication, the creation of the district shall become incontestable, and no court shall have any right to entertain litigation questioning the legality of the creation of such district.  Acts 1964, No. 223, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 48:1303 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§1303. Tax-levying power vested in consolidated district

RS 1303 - Tax-levying power vested in consolidated district  At the expiration of such thirty-day period, road lighting districts included in any such consolidated district shall no longer have the right to levy taxes, and the said consolidated district shall be vested with full authority to levy taxes within and for the consolidated district pursuant to and in accordance with the original authorization for the levy of taxes granted to each of the underlying districts included within the consolidated district. It shall be the duty of the governing authority of the consolidated district to cause taxes to continue to be levied under and in accordance with the original authorization granted to each of the road lighting districts included within the consolidated district, and such taxes as may be levied by the governing authority of the consolidated district shall, to the extent hereafter provided, be entitled to the benefit of the exemption and to the reimbursal authorized by R.S. 39:253.  Acts 1964, No. 223, §3.
LA Rev Stat § 48:1304 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§1304. Road lighting districts in existence prior to Aug. 1, 1956; status as to exemptions; new territory

RS 1304 - Road lighting districts in existence prior to Aug. 1, 1956; status as to exemptions; new territory  Where road lighting districts consolidated into any consolidated district hereunder have been in existence prior to August 1, 1956, the creation of the consolidated district will be solely for the purpose of continuing the road lighting programs for which the districts so consolidated were originally created, and the provisions of R.S. 39:253 shall be regarded as applicable in all respects to taxes levied by any such consolidated district, and such district shall be considered to be a district created prior to August 1, 1956, for all purposes of said section, provided, however, the exemption authorized herein shall not apply to new territory added to any consolidated district as authorized herein, nor shall the exemption apply to taxes levied by a consolidated district for the benefit of underlying districts not eligible therefor under existing provisions of R.S. 39:253.  Acts 1964, No. 223, §4.
LA Rev Stat § 48:1305 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§1305. Limitations on tax levy

RS 1305 - Limitations on tax levy  No consolidated district created hereunder shall, without an election as hereinafter provided, levy a rate of taxation greater than that being levied by the underlying districts at the time of consolidation, nor shall the consolidated district be authorized to levy such taxes for any longer period of time than such taxes could have been levied by the underlying districts. Any consolidated district may levy taxes for a longer period of time and in excess of those being levied by the underlying districts if the rate, purpose and duration of the consolidated district tax first is submitted to the electors of the consolidated district at an election called and held for that purpose and is approved by a majority in number of the electors voting in said election.  Amended by Acts 1975, No. 465, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 48:1306 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§1306. Power of parish governing authorities to create road lighting districts

RS 1306 - Power of parish governing authorities to create road lighting districts  Parish governing authorities may create road lighting districts, composed of territory wholly within a parish. A district so created shall be a political and legal subdivision of the state, with full power to sue and be sued in its corporate name. It may enter into contracts with any electric public utility to provide and maintain electric lights on the streets, roads, highways, alleys, and public places of the district.  Added by Acts 1975, No. 514, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 48:1307 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§1307. Road lighting districts; designation

RS 1307 - Road lighting districts; designation  Each such district shall be designated Road Lighting District No. ______ of the parish of ______. The parish governing authority creating such district shall be the governing authority thereof, and the parish treasurer shall be the treasurer of the district.  Added by Acts 1975, No. 515, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 48:1308 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§1308. Road lighting districts; tax levy

RS 1308 - Road lighting districts; tax levy  For the purpose of providing and maintaining such electric light on the streets, roads, highways, alleys, and public places in such district, any road lighting district may levy taxes not to exceed in any year five mills on the dollar on all of the taxable property within the boundaries thereof, except railroad rights of way and tracks located thereon. However, the special tax herein authorized shall not run for a longer period than ten years, and the rate, purpose, and duration of any special tax first shall be submitted to the electors of the district in which the tax is to be levied at an election called and held for that purpose in the same manner as provided by law for elections for levying taxes for the purposes set out in Section 32 of Article VI of the constitution, and a majority of those voting shall have voted in favor thereof.  Added by Acts 1975, No. 465, §1; Acts 1988, No. 504, §1, eff. July 10, 1988.
LA Rev Stat § 48:1308.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§1308.1. Assumption Parish road lighting districts; tax levy

RS 1308.1 - Assumption Parish road lighting districts; tax levy  Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S. 48:1308, the governing authority of any road lighting district within the parish of Assumption may levy taxes not to exceed in any year twenty mills on the dollar on all of the taxable property within the boundaries of the district. All other provisions and limitations of R.S. 48:1308 shall apply to any tax so levied.  Acts 1986, No. 921, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 48:1308.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§1308.2. Terrebonne Parish road lighting districts; tax levy

RS 1308.2 - Terrebonne Parish road lighting districts; tax levy  Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S. 48:1308, the governing authority of any road lighting district within the parish of Terrebonne may levy taxes not to exceed in any year ten mills on the dollar on all of the taxable property within the boundaries of the district. All other provisions and limitations of R.S. 48:1308 shall apply to any tax so levied.  Acts 1988, No. 524, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 48:1308.3 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§1308.3. Jefferson Parish road lighting districts; additional tax

RS 1308.3 - Jefferson Parish road lighting districts; additional tax  In addition to the tax provided for in R.S. 48:1308, the governing authority of the parish of Jefferson is hereby authorized to levy in any road lighting district in the parish an additional tax not to exceed ten mills on the dollar of assessed valuation for a period not to exceed ten years, if the question of levying such tax is approved by the favorable vote of a majority of the electors of the district voting in an election called for that purpose. The purpose of the additional tax shall be to provide and maintain artificial lighting on the streets, roads, highways, alleys, and public places in the district.  Acts 1992, No. 38, §1, eff. May 29, 1992.
LA Rev Stat § 48:1308.4 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§1308.4. Millage limitation; certain parishes; voter approval

RS 1308.4 - Millage limitation; certain parishes; voter approval  Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary which limits ad valorem tax millage which may be imposed, the governing authority of any road lighting district of a parish that has adopted a charter for local self-government or other home rule charter may levy special ad valorem tax millage in excess thereof, provided such levy is not inconsistent with the parish charter or the Constitution of Louisiana, for a period not to exceed ten years, if the question of levying such tax is approved by the favorable vote of a majority of the electors of the district voting in an election called for that purpose.  Acts 1992, No. 39, §1, eff. May 29, 1992.
LA Rev Stat § 48:1309.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§1309.1. Service charge authorized for Consolidated Road Lighting District Number One of East Baton Rouge Parish; assessment and collection

RS 1309.1 - Service charge authorized for Consolidated Road Lighting District Number One of East Baton Rouge Parish; assessment and collection  A. The governing authority of Consolidated Road Lighting District Number One of East Baton Rouge Parish is hereby authorized to establish, by majority vote of the members of the authority, a service charge or rates of service charges to be assessed persons owning parcels of immovable property located wholly or partly within the boundaries of the road lighting district, subject to the provisions of Subsection B of this Section. For purposes of this Section, "parcel" shall mean a lot, a subdivided portion of ground, or an individual tract. Such service charges or rates of service charges may be based upon the proportion which the front footage of each parcel bears to the total front footage of all parcels. Such service charges or rates of such service charges shall be framed so as to cover and shall be used for the costs of any and all road lighting services including but not limited to the following:  (1) Payment of utility charges incurred in the provision of road lighting.  (2) Maintenance and operation of road lighting district facilities and equipment.  (3) Cost of collection of service charges pursuant to Subsection C of this Section.  B. Service charges or rates of service charges so established shall be assessed by resolution of the governing authority of the road lighting district. However, the resolution assessing said service charges shall be adopted by the governing authority only after the question of the assessment, its duration, and the amount of the service charge or rates of service charges established have been submitted to and approved by a majority of electors of the district voting at an election held for that purpose. Such election shall be conducted in accordance with the election laws of the state and shall be held at a time authorized by the provisions of R.S. 18:402.  C. Service charges assessed as provided in this Section shall be carried on the tax rolls for East Baton Rouge Parish and shall be added to the annual ad valorem tax bills of persons owning parcels in the district. Such service charges shall be collected and shall become due and delinquent at the same times as parish ad valorem taxes are collected and become due and delinquent. The sheriff of East Baton Rouge Parish may use any reasonable means to collect and enforce the collection of such service charges, including any means authorized by law for collection of taxes. The governing authority of the road lighting district shall reimburse the sheriff of East Baton Rouge Parish an amount equal to five percent of the amount of such service charges actually collected from property owners. This collection charge shall be in addition to such service charges and shall also be added to the ad valorem tax bill of the property involved.  Acts 1989, No. 150, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 48:1309.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§1309.2. Service charge authorized for road lighting districts

RS 1309.2 - Service charge authorized for road lighting districts A.(1) The governing authority of any road lighting district is hereby authorized to establish, by a majority of the voters of the district voting at an election held therein, a service charge or rates of service charge to be assessed to persons occupying residential and nonresidential structures, to persons owning unoccupied structures located wholly or partly within the boundaries of a road lighting district, and to persons owning lots in the district upon which no structure is located as customers of the district, subject to the provisions of Subsection B of this Section. (2) In Ward 8 of St. Tammany Parish, only one service charge shall be assessed to any person occupying a residential or nonresidential structure on two or more contiguous lots, subdivided portions of ground, or individual tracts having the same owner, or to the owner of two or more contiguous lots, subdivided portions of ground, or individual tracts having the same owner, on which an unoccupied structure or no structure is located. (3) Such service charges or such rates of service charges shall be for all customers and shall be framed so as to cover and shall be used for the costs of any and all road lighting services, including but not limited to the following: (a) Payment of utility charges incurred in the provision of road lighting. (b) Maintenance and operation of road lighting district facilities and equipment. B. Service charges or rates of service charges so established shall be assessed by resolution of the governing authority of the road lighting district. However, the resolution assessing the service charges shall be adopted by the governing authority only after the question of the assessment and the amount of the service charge or rates of service charges established has been submitted to and approved by a majority of electors of the district voting at an election held for that purpose. Such election shall be conducted in accordance with the election laws of the state and shall be held at the same time that an election authorized by the provisions of R.S. 18:402 is held. C. The governing authority of any road lighting district assessing a service charge or rates of service charge for road lighting services to customers of the district as provided in this Section shall also have the authority to use any necessary and proper means to collect and enforce the collection of such service charges, including contracting with another political subdivision or other entity to effect such collection. Acts 1990, No. 891, §1, eff. July 25, 1990; Acts 1994, No. 34, §1, eff. June 7, 1994; Acts 2001, No. 714, §1, eff. June 25, 2001; Acts 2011, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 11, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 48:1351 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§1351. Responsibility for administration vested in governor

RS 1351 - Responsibility for administration vested in governor  A. The governor, in addition to the other duties and responsibilities vested in him by the constitution and laws of this state, shall be responsible for the administration of highway safety programs in this state in conformity with the Highway Safety Act of 1966, enacted by the Congress of the United States of America as Public Law 89-564. He may contract and do all other things necessary to secure the full benefits available to this state under the provisions of the Highway Safety Act of 1966. In furtherance of such purpose the governor also may cooperate with state, local and federal agencies, with private and public organizations and with individuals to the extent necessary to effectuate the purposes of that law and any amendments thereto.  B. The governor may administer and carry out all programs of highway safety vested in him and all matters pertaining thereto through the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission; provided that all such programs for the state and its political subdivisions shall be administered in accordance with the provisions of the Highway Safety Act of 1966 and amendments thereto and such federal rules and regulations as may be adopted in implementation thereof.  Acts 1968, No. 275, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 48:1352 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§1352. Louisiana Highway Safety Commission; created; appointment of members; terms; vacancies

RS 1352 - Louisiana Highway Safety Commission; created; appointment of members; terms; vacancies  A. The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission is hereby created as a division of the office of the governor. The commission shall be composed of twenty-one members who shall be appointed by the governor. At least one member shall be a resident and qualified elector of each of the congressional districts into which the state is divided. Each member shall serve at the pleasure of the governor. Each appointment by the governor shall be submitted to the Senate for confirmation.  B. Vacancies in the membership of the commission shall be filled by the governor, who may receive recommendations therefor from the executive committee of the commission.  Acts 1968, No. 275, §1. Amended by Acts 1977, No. 278, §1, eff. July 7, 1977; Acts 1980, No. 725, §1, eff. July 29, 1980; Acts 1984, No. 565, §1, eff. July 12, 1984.  {{NOTE: SEE ACTS 1984, NO. 565, §2.}}
LA Rev Stat § 48:1353 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§1353. Domicile of commission; meetings; quorum and vote

RS 1353 - Domicile of commission; meetings; quorum and vote  A. The domicile of the commission shall be in Baton Rouge; however, the commission may hold meetings at other places in the state. Meetings shall be held on the call of the chairman or of the governor or as otherwise fixed by the commission with approval of the governor.  B. One-third of the current membership of the commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business of the commission, and the vote of a majority of the members present and voting shall be necessary to take any official action. However, any member who finds it impossible to attend a meeting may be represented by a person selected by him and such representative shall have the right to vote for or in the stead of the absent member.  Acts 1968, No. 275, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 48:1354 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§1354. Expenses of members

RS 1354 - Expenses of members  The members of the commission shall receive no compensation but shall be paid their necessary and actual expenses incurred in connection with attendance at meetings of the commission or on business for the commission assigned by it.  Acts 1968, No. 275, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 48:1355 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§1355. Officers; executive director

RS 1355 - Officers; executive director  A. The officers of the commission shall be a chairman and a vice chairman. The governor shall designate the chairman, and the commission shall elect a vice chairman to serve a two-year term. The chairman shall be the chief executive officer of the commission and shall exercise supervision over all its affairs.  B. The governor shall appoint an executive director, who shall not be a member of the commission, to serve at his pleasure and at a salary approved by him. The executive director shall serve as secretary of the commission and shall perform such duties as are delegated by the commission or its chairman, the executive committee or the governor.  Acts 1968, No. 275, §1. Amended by Acts 1977, No. 278, §1, eff. July 7, 1977; Acts 1980, No. 725, §1, eff. July 29, 1980; Acts 1984, No. 565, §1, eff. July 12, 1984.  {{NOTE: SEE ACTS 1984, NO. 565, §2.}}
LA Rev Stat § 48:1356 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§1356. Executive committee; other committees

RS 1356 - Executive committee; other committees  A. There shall be an executive committee and such other committees as the commission deems necessary or desirable to fully accomplish the purposes for which it is created.  B. The executive committee shall be composed of the chairman of the commission, ex-officio, and not less than five nor more than nine members of the commission. The chairman of the commission shall serve as chairman of the executive committee. The executive committee, upon a majority vote of the members present and voting, may act for the commission and in its name in the interim between meetings of the commission, however, it shall have no authority to change any action taken by the commission.  C. Minutes of meetings of the executive committee shall be kept by the executive director of the commission, who shall serve as secretary of the committee, and copies thereof shall be distributed to the members of the commission.  Acts 1968, No. 275, §1.