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LA Rev Stat § 33:130.561 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.561. Vermilion Economic Development District; creation; territorial jurisdiction

RS 130.561 - Vermilion Economic Development District; creation; territorial jurisdiction  A. The Vermilion Economic Development District, hereinafter referred to as the district, is hereby created 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 Vermilion Parish.  Acts 2001, No. 719, §1, eff. June 25, 2001; Acts 2015, No. 282, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.563 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.563. Powers of district

RS 130.563 - 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 2001, No. 719, §1, eff. June 25, 2001.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.567 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.567. Securities

RS 130.567 - 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 2001, No. 719, §1, eff. June 25, 2001.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.568 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.568. Exemption from taxation

RS 130.568 - 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 2001, No. 719, §1, eff. June 25, 2001.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.569 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.569. General compliances; enhancement

RS 130.569 - 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, except for R.S. 33:130.565(A), the Louisiana Election Code. B. The financial records of the district shall be audited pursuant to R.S. 24:513. Acts 2001, No. 719, §1, eff. June 25, 2001.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.570 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.570. Dissolution of the district

RS 130.570 - Dissolution of the district  The district's board of commissioners may adopt a resolution by two-thirds vote calling for the dissolution of the district. Such dissolution shall be effective no earlier than one year from the board's vote.  Acts 2001, No. 719, §1, eff. June 25, 2001; Acts 2015, No. 282, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.581 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.581. The Avoyelles Parish Economic Development District; creation; purpose; boundaries

RS 130.581 - The Avoyelles Parish Economic Development District; creation; purpose; boundaries A. The Avoyelles Parish Economic Development District, referred to in this Section as the "district", is hereby created. The primary object and purposes of the district shall be to promote, encourage, and participate in economic development activities for the parish of Avoyelles. The boundaries of the district shall include all of the territory in Avoyelles Parish. The district shall be a political subdivision of the state as defined in the Constitution of Louisiana. B. For purposes of this Subpart, "economic development activities" shall include but shall not be limited to activities, projects, and endeavors that will accomplish or enhance the opportunity for any of the following: (1) Growth and development of the parish and the prosperity and welfare of the people of the parish. (2) Expansion, restoration, improvement, or development of existing commercial structures in the parish. (3) Full use of underutilized resources of the parish. (4) Expansion and development of the tax base of the parish. (5) Improved communication among and coordination of federal, state, regional, and local programs in Louisiana, as well as private sector programs and projects. Acts 2001, No. 1003, §1, eff. July 1, 2001; Acts 2003, No. 1229, §1, eff. July 7, 2003; Acts 2005, No. 87, §1, eff. July 1, 2005.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.582 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.582. Board of commissioners

RS 130.582 - Board of commissioners A. The Avoyelles Parish Economic Development District shall be governed by a board of commissioners composed of seventeen members as follows: (1) One member shall be appointed by the governing authority of the parish. (2) One member shall be appointed by the school board of the parish. (3) One member shall be appointed jointly by the members of the Louisiana House of Representatives representing the parish. (4) One member shall be appointed jointly by the members of the Louisiana Senate representing the parish. (5) Nine members shall be appointed, one each by the governing authority of each of the nine largest municipalities in the parish. (6) One member shall be appointed by the governing authority of the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana. (7) The state representative for House District No. 28 or his designee. (8) The state senator for Senate District No. 28 or his designee. (9) One member shall be appointed by the Avoyelles Parish Farm Bureau. B.(1)(a) The appointed members shall serve four-year terms after initial terms as provided in Subparagraph (b) of this Paragraph. (b) Three appointed members shall serve an initial term of one year; three shall serve an initial term of two years; three shall serve an initial term of three years; and five shall serve initial terms of four years. The initial terms of the respective members shall be determined by lot conducted at the first meeting of the board. (2) Each of the members as provided in Paragraphs (A)(7) and (8) of this Section shall serve during his term of office in the Louisiana Legislature or, if a designee, shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority. (3) The member appointed pursuant to Paragraph (A)(9) of this Section shall serve a four-year term. C. Members shall serve without compensation. D. No more than five elected officials shall serve on the board at the same time. Acts 2001, No. 1003, §1, eff. July 1, 2001; Acts 2003, No. 1229, §1, eff. July 7, 2003; Acts 2005, No. 87, §1, eff. July 1, 2005.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.584 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.584. Advisory board to the Avoyelles Parish Economic Development District; creation

RS 130.584 - Advisory board to the Avoyelles Parish Economic Development District; creation A. An advisory board to the Avoyelles Parish Economic Development District is hereby created. B. The advisory board shall be appointed by the board of commissioners of the district as follows: (1) One member from each energy utility company in the parish. (2) Two members from the manufacturing or processing industry in the parish. (3) One member from the parish bar association. (4) Two members from the service industry in the parish. (5) Three members from the agriculture community in the parish. (6) Two members from the banking community in the parish. (7) One member who is a certified public accountant in the parish. (8) One member from the hotel-motel industry in the parish. (9) One member from the parish tourism commission. (10) One member from the minority community in the parish. (11) Three members from the education community in the parish; one from the public sector, one from the private sector, and one from the technical college system in the parish. (12) One member from the mayor's association in the parish. (13) The parish county agent or his designee. (14) One member from each recognized Indian tribe located in the parish. (15) One member representing the senior citizens in the parish. (16) One member representing labor in the parish who shall be nominated by the Louisiana AFL-CIO. (17) One member from the insurance community in the parish. (18) Two members who are medical providers in the parish. (19) One member from the nursing home industry in the parish. C.(1) Members shall serve three-year terms after initial terms as provided in Paragraph (2) of this Subsection. (2) Eight members shall serve an initial term of one year; nine shall serve an initial term of two years; and all others shall serve an initial term of three years. The county agent shall serve during the time of his service as county agent, or if the county agent names a designee, the designee shall serve at the pleasure of the county agent. The initial terms of the respective members shall be determined by lot conducted at the first meeting of the board. D. Members shall serve without compensation. Added by Acts 2001, No. 1003, §1, eff. July 1, 2001; Acts 2003, No. 1229, §1, eff. July 7, 2003; Acts 2005, No. 87, §1, eff. July 1, 2005.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.591.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.591.1. St. Bernard Parish Economic Development Commission; creation; purpose; territorial jurisdiction

RS 130.591.1 - St. Bernard Parish Economic Development Commission; creation; purpose; territorial jurisdiction A. The St. Bernard Parish Economic Development Commission, referred to in this Subpart as the "commission", is hereby created as 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 commission, acting through its board of commissioners, referred to in this Subpart as the "board", 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 provided in this Subpart. B. The commission is established for the primary object and purpose of promoting, encouraging, and participating in industrial 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 territorial limits of the commission shall be coterminous with the boundaries of the parish of St. Bernard. Acts 2014, No. 834, §1, eff. June 23, 2014.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.591.7 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.591.7. Securities

RS 130.591.7 - Securities Bonds, certificates, or other evidences of indebtedness issued by the commission 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 Chapters 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 2014, No. 834, §1, eff. June 23, 2014.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.591.8 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.591.8. Exemption from taxation

RS 130.591.8 - Exemption from taxation The commission and all properties at any time owned by the commission and the income therefrom and all bonds, certificates, and other evidences of indebtedness issued by the commission under this Subpart and the interest or income therefrom shall be exempt from all taxation by the state of Louisiana. Acts 2014, No. 834, §1, eff. June 23, 2014.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.591.9 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.591.9. General compliances; enhancement; budget

RS 130.591.9 - General compliances; enhancement; budget A. No provision of this Subpart shall be construed so as to exempt the commission from compliance with the provisions of Louisiana laws pertaining to open meetings, public records, fiscal agents, official journals, dual officeholding 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 commission 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 and Women's Business Enterprise Act". C. The board shall annually prepare a financial statement which shall be presented to the legislative auditor pursuant to the provisions of R.S. 24:513. The legislative auditor shall thereafter publish his findings in the official journal of the commission. Acts 2014, No. 834, §1, eff. June 23, 2014.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.591.10 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.591.10. Exceptions

RS 130.591.10 - Exceptions A. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, this Subpart shall not be construed to infringe upon any powers of the St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District. B. Further, nothing contained in this Subpart shall be construed to permit the commission to engage in port, harbor, terminal, or other maritime activities within the jurisdiction, authority, and powers of the St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District pursuant to Chapter 14 of Title 34 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, including but not limited to the ownership, operation, and maintenance of infrastructure and facilities related to those activities. Acts 2014, No. 834, §1, eff. June 23, 2014.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.592 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.592. Repealed by Acts 2011, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 20, §2, eff. June 12, 2011.

RS 130.592 - Repealed by Acts 2011, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 20, §2, eff. June 12, 2011.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.593 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.593. Repealed by Acts 2011, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 20, §2, eff. June 12, 2011.

RS 130.593 - Repealed by Acts 2011, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 20, §2, eff. June 12, 2011.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.594 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.594. Repealed by Acts 2011, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 20, §2, eff. June 12, 2011.

RS 130.594 - Repealed by Acts 2011, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 20, §2, eff. June 12, 2011.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.595 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.595. Repealed by Acts 2011, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 20, §2, eff. June 12, 2011.

RS 130.595 - Repealed by Acts 2011, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 20, §2, eff. June 12, 2011.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.596 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.596. Repealed by Acts 2011, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 20, §2, eff. June 12, 2011.

RS 130.596 - Repealed by Acts 2011, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 20, §2, eff. June 12, 2011.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.597 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.597. Repealed by Acts 2011, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 20, §2, eff. June 12, 2011.

RS 130.597 - Repealed by Acts 2011, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 20, §2, eff. June 12, 2011.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.598 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.598. Repealed by Acts 2011, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 20, §2, eff. June 12, 2011.

RS 130.598 - Repealed by Acts 2011, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 20, §2, eff. June 12, 2011.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.599 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.599. Repealed by Acts 2011, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 20, §2, eff. June 12, 2011.

RS 130.599 - Repealed by Acts 2011, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 20, §2, eff. June 12, 2011.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.601 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.601. Definitions

RS 130.601 - Definitions (1) "Authority" means the economic development authority as created by two or more municipalities. (2) "Commission" means the board of commissioners of the authority. (3) "Contract" means the local services agreement and intergovernmental contract. (4) "Municipality" means any legally incorporated city, town, or village located within the parish of Madison. (5) Repealed by Acts 2011, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 20, §2, eff. June 12, 2011. Acts 2001, No. 996, §1; Acts 2011, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 20, §§1, 2, eff. June 12, 2011.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.605 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.605. Securities

RS 130.605 - Securities Bonds, certificates, or other evidences of indebtedness issued by the authority and/or any subdistrict of the authority 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 Chapters 14-A and 15 of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, and may also issue short revenue notes as a public entity under Chapter 15-A of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950. Acts 2001, No. 996, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.606 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.606. Exemption from taxation

RS 130.606 - Exemption from taxation The authority and any subdistrict of the authority and all properties at any time owned by the authority and any subdistrict of the authority and the income therefrom and all bonds, certificates, and other evidences of indebtedness issued by the authority and any subdistrict of the authority under this Chapter and the income therefrom shall be exempt from all taxation in the state of Louisiana, provided, however, that the authority and any subdistrict of the authority may require any lessee of any projects hereunder to pay annually to parish or municipal taxing entities, through the normal collecting agency, a sum in lieu of ad valorem taxes to compensate such entities for any services rendered by them to such projects, which sum shall not be in excess of the ad valorem taxes such lessee would have been obligated to pay for such entities had it been the owner of such project during the period for which such payment is made. Acts 2001, No. 996, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.607 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.607. General compliances; enhancement

RS 130.607 - General compliances; enhancement A. No provisions of this Chapter shall be construed so as to exempt the authority from compliance with the provisions of Louisiana laws pertaining to open meetings, public records, fiscal agents, official journals, 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 Louisiana Constitution of 1974, and the Louisiana Election Code. B. The authority shall have the power and right to adopt a program or programs awarding contracts, establishing set asides, goals, and preference procedures, to and 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 the Louisiana Minority and Women's Business Enterprise Act. Acts 2001, No. 996, §1.