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LA Rev Stat § 33:130.103 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.103. Powers of district

RS 130.103 - Powers of district The district, acting by and through its board of commissioners, shall have and exercise all powers of a political subdivision necessary or convenient for the carrying out of its objects and purposes, including but not limited to rights and powers set out in this Subpart: (1) To sue and be sued. (2) To adopt, use, and alter at will a corporate seal. (3) To acquire by gift, grant, purchase, or otherwise, but not by expropriation, all property, including rights-of-way; to hold and use any franchise or property, real, personal, or mixed, tangible or intangible, or any interest therein, necessary or desirable for carrying out the objects and purposes of the district. (4) To enter into contracts for the purchase, acquisition, construction, and improvement of works and facilities necessary in connection with the purposes of the district. (5) In its own name and on its own behalf to incur debt and to issue general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, certificates, notes, and other evidences of indebtedness and to levy and cause to be collected ad valorem taxes as provided in this Subpart and as may be provided by general law. (6) To borrow money and pledge all or part of its revenues, leases, rents, or other advantages as security for such loans. (7) To appoint officers, agents, and employees, prescribe their duties, and fix their compensation. Acts 1988, No. 29, §1, eff. June 10, 1988.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.105 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.105. Fees and ad valorem tax; borrowing money

RS 130.105 - Fees and ad valorem tax; borrowing money A. The board of commissioners may, when necessary, levy annually an ad valorem tax not to exceed five mills on the dollar of assessed valuation of all property provided that the amount, term, and purpose of said tax, as set out in a proposition submitted to a vote in accordance with the Louisiana Election Code, shall be approved by a majority of the qualified electors voting in a special election held for that purpose. B.(1) All funds derived under this Section may be used for any expenses or purposes of the district. The board of commissioners shall establish and maintain, in addition to all necessary and normal accounts, including a tourism development fund for promotion and attraction of the tourism industry. (2) The economic development operational fund shall be used for the development and attraction of industries and tourism to accomplish the following: (a) The operational fund shall be used for operating expenses necessary in creation of economic, commercial, and tourism development in hiring sufficient staff to accomplish the purposes set out in this Subpart, and other related expenses. (b) The operational fund may also be utilized in contracting for services as may be required by the district including, but not limited to, planning assistance, surveys, land use studies, technical services, and other services necessary to effectuate a unified economic and tourist development plan. Acts 1988, No. 29, §1, eff. June 10, 1988; Acts 2006, No. 552, §1, eff. June 22, 2006.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.151 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.151. Grant Economic Development District; creation; territorial jurisdiction

RS 130.151 - Grant Economic Development District; creation; territorial jurisdiction A. The Grant Economic Development District, hereinafter referred to as the district, is hereby constituted and is declared to be a body politic and political subdivision of the state of Louisiana, as defined in Article VI, Section 44 of the Constitution of Louisiana. Pursuant to Article VI, Sections 19 and 21 of the Constitution of Louisiana, the district, acting through its board of commissioners, the governing authority of said district, is hereby granted all of the rights, powers, privileges, and immunities granted to political subdivisions for industrial, commercial, research, and economic development purposes, including but not limited to the power of taxation, the power to incur debt and issue revenue and general obligation bonds, certificates of indebtedness, bond and certificate anticipation notes, and refunding bonds, subject to the limitations hereinafter provided. B. The district created pursuant hereto shall be established for the primary object and purpose of promoting and encouraging industrial development to stimulate the economy through commerce, industry, and research and for the utilization and development of natural and human resources of the area by providing job opportunities. C. The boundaries of the district shall be coterminous with the boundaries of Grant Parish. Acts 1988, No. 633, §1, eff. July 14, 1988. {{NOTE: SEE ACTS 1988, NO. 633, §2.}}
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.152 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.152. Board of commissioners; members, officers; agents and employees

RS 130.152 - Board of commissioners; members, officers; agents and employees A. The district shall be governed by a board of commissioners consisting of members appointed by the Grant Parish Police Jury who shall serve at the pleasure of the police jury. The number of board members shall be provided by the police jury by ordinance. B. Any vacancy in the membership of the board of commissioners occurring by reason of death, resignation, or otherwise shall be filled in the manner of the original appointment. C. Any member of the board of commissioners may be removed by the Grant Parish Police Jury. D. The members of the board of commissioners shall serve without compensation. The board of commissioners shall have the power to organize and reorganize executive, clerical, and other departments and to fix the duties and powers and compensation of all officers, agents, and employees of the district. The board of commissioners may reimburse any member for expenses actually incurred in the performance of his duties hereunder. E. Members of the board, individually, and members of their immediate families are prohibited from bidding on or entering into any contract, subcontract, or other transaction that is under the supervision or jurisdiction of the district. F. Elected officials may serve on the board of commissioners. G. The board of commissioners shall elect from among its own members a president, a vice president, a secretary, and a treasurer, whose duties shall be those usual to such offices. At the option of the board of commissioners, the offices of secretary and treasurer may be held by one person. H. The board of commissioners shall meet in regular session once each month and shall also meet in special session as often as the president of the board convenes them or on the written request of five members. A majority of the members of the board of commissioners shall constitute a quorum. I. The board of commissioners shall prescribe rules to govern its meetings, shall maintain suitable offices in the parish of Grant, and may contract with and employ attorneys, clerks, engineers, deputy commissioners, superintendents, and other agents and employees and shall fix their compensation and terms of employment. Acts 1988, No. 633, §1, eff. July 14, 1988; Acts 1990, No. 412, §1; Acts 2007, No. 86, §1, eff. June 22, 2007. {{NOTE: SEE ACTS 1990, NO. 412, §3. TERMINATES TERMS OF MEMBERS IN OFFICE ON 9/7/90 AT NOON ON THAT DATE AND PROVIDES THAT THEY SERVE UNTIL THEIR SUCCESSORS TAKE OFFICE.}}
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.157 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.157. Securities

RS 130.157 - Securities Bonds, certificates, or other evidences of indebtedness issued by the district under this Subpart are deemed to be securities of public entities within the meaning of Chapters 13 and 13-A of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, and shall be subject to defeasance in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 14 of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, and may be refunded in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 14-A and 15 of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, and may also be issued as short term revenue notes of a public entity under Chapter 15-A of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950. Acts 1988, No. 633, §1, eff. July 14, 1988.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.158 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.158. Exemption from taxation

RS 130.158 - Exemption from taxation The district and all properties at any time owned by the district and the income therefrom and all bonds, certificates, and other evidences of indebtedness issued by the district under this Subpart and the interest or income therefrom shall be exempt from all taxation by the state of Louisiana. Acts 1988, No. 633, §1, eff. July 14, 1988.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.159 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.159. General compliances; enhancement

RS 130.159 - General compliances; enhancement A. No provision of this Subpart shall be construed so as to exempt the district from compliance with the provisions of Louisiana laws pertaining to open meetings, public records, fiscal agents, official journals, dual office holding and employment, public bidding for the purchase of supplies and materials and construction of public works, the Code of Governmental Ethics, the Right to Property in Article I, Section 4 of the Constitution of Louisiana, and the Louisiana Election Code. B. The district shall have the power and right to adopt a program or programs awarding contracts to, and establishing set-aside goals and preference procedures for the benefit of, businesses owned and operated by socially or economically disadvantaged persons in accordance with any of the provisions of R.S. 38:2233 and of Chapter 19 of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, entitled "Louisiana Minority Business Enterprise Act". C. The financial records of the district shall be audited pursuant to R.S. 24:513. Acts 1988, No. 633, §1, eff. July 14, 1988.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.161 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.161. Repealed by Acts 2017, No. 208, §1, eff. June 14, 2017.

RS 130.161 - Repealed by Acts 2017, No. 208, §1, eff. June 14, 2017.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.162 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.162. Repealed by Acts 2017, No. 208, §1, eff. June 14, 2017.

RS 130.162 - Repealed by Acts 2017, No. 208, §1, eff. June 14, 2017.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.163 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.163. Repealed by Acts 2017, No. 208, §1, eff. June 14, 2017.

RS 130.163 - Repealed by Acts 2017, No. 208, §1, eff. June 14, 2017.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.164 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.164. Repealed by Acts 2017, No. 208, §1, eff. June 14, 2017.

RS 130.164 - Repealed by Acts 2017, No. 208, §1, eff. June 14, 2017.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.165 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.165. Repealed by Acts 2017, No. 208, §1, eff. June 14, 2017.

RS 130.165 - Repealed by Acts 2017, No. 208, §1, eff. June 14, 2017.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.166 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.166. Repealed by Acts 2017, No. 208, §1, eff. June 14, 2017.

RS 130.166 - Repealed by Acts 2017, No. 208, §1, eff. June 14, 2017.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.167 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.167. Repealed by Acts 2017, No. 208, §1, eff. June 14, 2017.

RS 130.167 - Repealed by Acts 2017, No. 208, §1, eff. June 14, 2017.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.168 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.168. Repealed by Acts 2017, No. 208, §1, eff. June 14, 2017.

RS 130.168 - Repealed by Acts 2017, No. 208, §1, eff. June 14, 2017.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.169 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.169. Repealed by Acts 2017, No. 208, §1, eff. June 14, 2017.

RS 130.169 - Repealed by Acts 2017, No. 208, §1, eff. June 14, 2017.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.201 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.201. LaSalle Economic Development District; creation; territorial jurisdiction

RS 130.201 - LaSalle Economic Development District; creation; territorial jurisdiction A. The LaSalle Economic Development District, hereinafter referred to as the district, is hereby constituted and is declared to be a body politic and political subdivision of the state of Louisiana, as defined in Article VI, Section 44 of the Constitution of Louisiana. Pursuant to Article VI, Sections 19 and 21 of the Constitution of Louisiana, the district, acting through its board of commissioners, the governing authority of said district, is hereby granted all of the rights, powers, privileges, and immunities granted to political subdivisions for industrial, commercial, research, and economic development purposes, including but not limited to the power of taxation, the power to incur debt and issue revenue and general obligation bonds, certificates of indebtedness, bond and certificate anticipation notes, and refunding bonds, subject to the limitations hereinafter provided. B. The district created pursuant hereto shall be established for the primary object and purpose of promoting and encouraging industrial development to stimulate the economy through commerce, industry, and research and for the utilization and development of natural and human resources of the area by providing job opportunities. C. The boundaries of the district shall be coterminous with the boundaries of LaSalle Parish. Acts 1988, No. 634, §1, eff. July 14, 1988. {{NOTE: SEE ACTS 1988, NO. 634, §2.}}
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.203 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.203. Powers of district

RS 130.203 - Powers of district The district, acting by and through its board of commissioners, shall have and exercise all powers of a political subdivision necessary or convenient for the carrying out of its objects and purposes, including but not limited to rights and powers set out in this Subpart: (1) To sue and be sued. (2) To adopt, use, and alter at will a corporate seal. (3) To acquire by gift, grant, purchase, or otherwise, but not by expropriation, all property, including rights of way; to hold and use any franchise or property, real, personal, or mixed, tangible or intangible, or any interest therein, necessary or desirable for carrying out the objects and purposes of the district, including but not limited to the establishment, maintenance, and operation of industrial parks. (4) To enter into contracts for the purchase, acquisition, construction, and improvement of works and facilities necessary in connection with the purposes of the district. (5) In its own name and on its own behalf to incur debt and to issue general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, certificates, notes, and other evidences of indebtedness and to levy and cause to be collected ad valorem taxes as provided in this Subpart and as may be provided by general law. (6) To require and issue licenses with respect to its properties and facilities. (7) To regulate the imposition of fees and rentals charged by the district for its facilities and services rendered by it. (8) To borrow money and pledge all or part of its revenues, leases, rents, or other advantages as security for such loans. (9) To appoint officers, agents, and employees, prescribe their duties, and fix their compensation. Acts 1988, No. 634, §1, eff. July 14, 1988.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.207 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.207. Securities

RS 130.207 - Securities Bonds, certificates, or other evidences of indebtedness issued by the district under this Subpart are deemed to be securities of public entities within the meaning of Chapters 13 and 13-A of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, and shall be subject to defeasance in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 14 of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, and may be refunded in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 14-A and 15 of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, and may also be issued as short term revenue notes of a public entity under Chapter 15-A of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950. Acts 1988, No. 634, §1, eff. July 14, 1988.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.208 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.208. Exemption from taxation

RS 130.208 - Exemption from taxation The district and all properties at any time owned by the district and the income therefrom and all bonds, certificates, and other evidences of indebtedness issued by the district under this Subpart and the interest or income therefrom shall be exempt from all taxation by the state of Louisiana. Acts 1988, No. 634, §1, eff. July 14, 1988.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.209 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.209. General compliances; enhancement

RS 130.209 - General compliances; enhancement A. No provision of this Subpart shall be construed so as to exempt the district from compliance with the provisions of Louisiana laws pertaining to open meetings, public records, fiscal agents, official journals, dual office holding and employment, public bidding for the purchase of supplies and materials and construction of public works, the Code of Governmental Ethics, the Right to Property in Article I, Section 4 of the Constitution of Louisiana, and the Louisiana Election Code. B. The district shall have the power and right to adopt a program or programs awarding contracts to, and establishing set-aside goals and preference procedures for the benefit of, businesses owned and operated by socially or economically disadvantaged persons in accordance with any of the provisions of R.S. 38:2233 and of Chapter 19 of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, entitled "Louisiana Minority Business Enterprise Act". C. The financial records of the district shall be audited pursuant to R.S. 24:513. Acts 1988, No. 634, §1, eff. July 14, 1988.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.210 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.210. Sales and use tax authorization

RS 130.210 - Sales and use tax authorization A.(1) The district may levy and cause to be collected a sales and use tax within the boundaries of the district for such purposes and at such rate as may be provided by the proposition authorizing its levy, not exceeding one-half of one percent, which tax may exceed the limitation set forth in Article VI, Section 29(A) of the Constitution of Louisiana, provided that the proposition is approved by a majority of the qualified electors of the district voting in the election held for such purpose. (2) Such an election shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Louisiana Election Code and at the time another election is being conducted throughout the state. (3) The duration of the tax set forth in the proposition shall not exceed five years; however, such tax may be renewed for an additional period not to exceed five years. B.(1) The tax shall be levied upon the sale at retail, the use, the lease or rental, consumption, the distribution, and storage for use or consumption of tangible personal property, and upon the sales of services within the district, all as presently defined in R.S. 47:301 et seq. (2) Except where inapplicable, the procedure established by R.S. 47:301 et seq. shall be followed in the imposition, collection, and enforcement of the tax, and procedural details necessary to supplement those Sections and to make them applicable to the tax herein authorized shall be fixed in the resolution imposing the tax. C. The sales and use tax authorized by this Section shall be in addition to all other taxes which an economic development district is now or hereafter authorized to levy and collect. Acts 1994, No. 12, §1, eff. July 1, 1994; Acts 2003, No. 1179, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.211 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.211. Ad valorem tax authorization

RS 130.211 - Ad valorem tax authorization A. Subject to the provisions of R.S. 33:130.205, the district may levy and cause to be collected an ad valorem tax within the boundaries of the district for such purposes and at such rate as provided by the proposition authorizing its levy, provided the proposition is approved by a majority of the qualified electors of the district voting at an election held for that purpose. B. Such an election shall be conducted in accordance with the provision of the Louisiana Election Code and at the time another election is being conducted throughout the state. C. The duration of the tax set forth in the proposition shall not exceed five years; however, such tax may be renewed for an additional period not to exceed five years. Acts 1994, No. 12, §1, eff. July 1, 1994; Acts 2003, No. 1179, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.251 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.251. Terrebonne Economic Development Authority; creation; territorial jurisdiction

RS 130.251 - Terrebonne Economic Development Authority; creation; territorial jurisdiction  A. The Terrebonne Economic Development Authority, hereafter in this Subpart referred to as the "authority", is hereby constituted and is declared to be a body politic and political subdivision of the state of Louisiana, as defined in Article VI, Section 44 of the Constitution of Louisiana. Pursuant to Article VI, Sections 19 and 21 of the Constitution of Louisiana, the authority is hereby granted all of the rights, powers, privileges, and immunities granted to political subdivisions for economic development purposes, including but not limited to the power of taxation, the power to incur debt and issue revenue and general obligation bonds, certificates of indebtedness, bond and certificate anticipation notes, and refunding bonds, subject to the limitations provided in this Subpart.  B. The authority shall be established for the primary object and purpose of promoting, encouraging, and participating in business development to stimulate the economy through commerce, industry, and research and for the utilization and development of natural, physical, and human resources of the area by providing job opportunities.  C. The boundaries of the authority shall be coterminous with the boundaries of Terrebonne Parish.  Acts 1989, No. 2, §1, eff. June 1, 1989; Acts 2004, No. 622, §1, eff. July 1, 2004; Acts 2015, No. 191, §1.