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LA Rev Stat § 33:130.611 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.611. Creation; purpose; boundaries

RS 130.611 - Creation; purpose; boundaries A. The Hammond Area Economic and Industrial Development District, referred to in this Subpart as the "district", is hereby created. The district shall be a body politic and corporate and political subdivision of the state of Louisiana as defined in the Constitution of Louisiana. The district, acting through its board of commissioners, is hereby granted all of the rights, powers, privileges, and immunities granted to political subdivisions for economic and industrial 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 district is established for the primary object and purpose of promoting and encouraging the development of economic and industrial opportunities, stimulating the economy through renewed commerce and industry, 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 the city limits of the city of Hammond, including all land subsequently annexed thereto. Acts 2003, No. 1167, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.612 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.612. Board of commissioners; members; officers; employees

RS 130.612 - Board of commissioners; members; officers; employees A.(1) The district shall be governed by a board of commissioners consisting of a minimum of seven and maximum of nine members. All members shall be qualified voters and taxpayers within the limits of the district during their term of office. The members of the board shall be appointed by the mayor of the city of Hammond and approved by a majority vote of the Hammond City Council. Members shall serve three-year terms after initial terms as provided in Paragraph (2) of this Subsection. (2) Two members shall serve an initial term of one year; three shall serve an initial term of two years; and all others shall serve an initial term of three years as determined by lot conducted at the first meeting of the board. B. Any vacancy which occurs prior to the expiration of the term for which a member of the board has been appointed shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment for the unexpired term. C. Members of the board, individually, and members of their immediate family are prohibited from bidding on or entering into any contract, subcontract, or other transaction that is under the supervision or jurisdiction of the district. D. Elected officials are prohibited from serving on the board of commissioners. E. The board shall elect from among its membership the following executive officers: 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. F. The board shall meet in regular session every month and shall also meet in special session as often as the president of the board convenes them or on the written request of four members. A majority of the board of commissioners shall constitute a quorum provided that two of the members present are officers of the board of commissioners. G. The board of commissioners shall prescribe rules to govern its meetings. The board may contract with and employ attorneys, clerks, engineers, deputy commissioners, a director, an executive director, and other agents and employees and shall fix their compensation and terms of employment. H. It is the intent of the legislature that the district and the board shall not be considered to be instrumentalities of the state for purposes of Article X, Section 1 of the Constitution of Louisiana. Acts 2003, No. 1167, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.613 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.613. Powers of district

RS 130.613 - 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 as provided in this Section: (1) To sue and be sued. (2) To adopt, use, and alter at will a corporate seal. (3) To acquire by gift, grant, expropriation, purchase, or otherwise 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 business parks, industrial parks, airports, seaports, harbors, and terminals. (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 certain 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 the facilities and services rendered by it. (8) To borrow money and pledge all or part of its revenues, leases, rents, property, or other advantages as security for such loans. (9) To appoint officers, agents, and employees, prescribe their duties, and fix their compensation. (10) To enter into a cooperative endeavor agreement with any industrial development board, or any successor thereof, to achieve any of the lawful purposes of the district. Acts 2003, No. 1167, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.617 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.617. Securities

RS 130.617 - 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 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 2003, No. 1167, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.618 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.618. Exemption from taxation

RS 130.618 - 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 evidence 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 2003, No. 1167, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.619 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.619. General compliances; enhancement

RS 130.619 - General compliances; enhancement A. No provisions 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 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 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 Women's Business Enterprise Act". C. The financial records of the district shall be subject to audit pursuant to R.S. 24:513. Acts 2003, No. 1167, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.701 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.701. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 369, §1, eff. May 30, 2014.

RS 130.701 - Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 369, §1, eff. May 30, 2014.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.702 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.702. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 369, §1, eff. May 30, 2014.

RS 130.702 - Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 369, §1, eff. May 30, 2014.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.703 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.703. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 369, §1, eff. May 30, 2014.

RS 130.703 - Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 369, §1, eff. May 30, 2014.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.704 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.704. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 369, §1, eff. May 30, 2014.

RS 130.704 - Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 369, §1, eff. May 30, 2014.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.705 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.705. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 369, §1, eff. May 30, 2014.

RS 130.705 - Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 369, §1, eff. May 30, 2014.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.706 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.706. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 369, §1, eff. May 30, 2014.

RS 130.706 - Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 369, §1, eff. May 30, 2014.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.707 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.707. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 369, §1, eff. May 30, 2014.

RS 130.707 - Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 369, §1, eff. May 30, 2014.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.708 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.708. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 369, §1, eff. May 30, 2014.

RS 130.708 - Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 369, §1, eff. May 30, 2014.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.709 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.709. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 369, §1, eff. May 30, 2014.

RS 130.709 - Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 369, §1, eff. May 30, 2014.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.731 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.731. Pollock Economic and Industrial Development District; creation; territorial jurisdiction

RS 130.731 - Pollock Economic and Industrial Development District; creation; territorial jurisdiction A. There is hereby created a body politic and corporate of the state which shall exist in perpetuity and be known as the Pollock Economic and Industrial Development District, referred to in this Subpart as the "district". B. The district shall be composed of all of the territory located within the corporate limits of the town of Pollock. C. The district shall be a political subdivision of the state as defined in Article VI, Section 44(2) 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 the district, is hereby granted all of the rights, powers, privileges, and immunities accorded by law and the Constitution of Louisiana to political subdivisions of the state, including but not limited to the power of taxation, the power to incur debt and issue revenue and general obligation bonds, certificates of indebtedness, bonds and certificate anticipation notes, and refunding bonds, and the power of taxation, subject to the limitations provided in this Subpart. Acts 2007, No. 87, §1, eff. July 1, 2007.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.732 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.732. Object and purposes

RS 130.732 - Object and purposes 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. Acts 2007, No. 87, §1, eff. July 1, 2007.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.734 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.734. Governmental functions

RS 130.734 - Governmental functions A. The exercise by the board of the powers conferred by this Subpart shall be deemed and held to be essential governmental functions of the state, as the exercise of the powers granted hereby shall be in all respects for the benefit of the people of the state, for the increase of their commerce and prosperity, and for the improvement of their health and living conditions. B. The district, or any subdistrict created by the board, shall not be required to pay any taxes, including but not limited to sales and use taxes, ad valorem, occupational licensing, income, or any other taxes of any kind or nature, or assessments upon any property acquired or used by the district under the provisions of this Subpart, or upon the income therefrom. C.(1) Any bonds issued pursuant to this Subpart and the income therefrom shall be exempt from taxation by the state and by any parish, municipality, or other political subdivision of the state. (2) No bonds, other debt obligations, or contracts of the district or of any subdistrict shall be a charge upon the income, property, or revenue of the town of Pollock, nor shall any obligations of the district or of any subdistrict be obligations of such municipality. D. The district, or any subdistrict created by the board, shall not be deemed to be a public utility and shall not be subject in any respect to the authority, control, regulation, or supervision of the Louisiana Public Service Commission or any other regulatory body of the state, or any political subdivision thereof. Acts 2007, No. 87, §1, eff. July 1, 2007.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.736 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.736. Funding of the district

RS 130.736 - Funding of the district A. The board may levy annually and cause to be collected an ad valorem tax, provided that the amount, term, and purpose of such 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 of the district voting in an election held for that purpose. B.(1) The board may levy and collect a sales and use tax within the boundaries of the district for such purposes and at such rate as provided by the proposition authorizing its levy, not exceeding one percent, which tax may exceed the limitation set forth in Article VI, Section 29(A) of the Constitution of Louisiana, provided the proposition submitted to a vote in accordance with the Louisiana Election Code shall be approved by a majority of the qualified electors of the district voting in an election held for that purpose. (2) The tax shall be levied upon the sale at retail, the use, the lease or rental, the 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. (3) 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 authorized in this Subsection shall be fixed in the resolution imposing the tax. (4) The tax shall be imposed and collected uniformly throughout the district. C. Any tax levied under this Section shall be in addition to all other taxes which the district or any other political subdivision within the district is now or hereafter authorized to levy and collect. D. All funds derived under this Section may be used for any expenses or purposes of the district. Acts 2007, No. 87, §1, eff. July 1, 2007.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.738 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.738. Securities

RS 130.738 - Securities Bonds, certificates, or other evidence of indebtedness issued by the district, or any subdistrict created by the board, pursuant to 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 2007, No. 87, §1, eff. July 1, 2007.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.739 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.739. General compliances; enhancement

RS 130.739 - General compliances; enhancement A. No provision of this Subpart shall be construed so as to exempt the district, or any subdistrict created by the board, 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 board 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 financial records of the district, or any subdistrict created by the board, shall be audited pursuant to R.S. 24:513. Acts 2007, No. 87, §1, eff. July 1, 2007.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.751 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.751. Louisiana Community Economic Development Act

RS 130.751 - Louisiana Community Economic Development Act This Subpart may be cited as the "Louisiana Community Economic Development Act". Acts 2007, No. 374, §1, eff. July 10, 2007.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.753 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.753. Duties of the department

RS 130.753 - Duties of the department A. The department may use a portion of the funds appropriated for carrying out the provisions of this Subpart to contract with an appropriate entity or entities to assist in carrying out its duties and responsibilities pursuant to this Subpart. B. The duties and responsibilities of the department are as follows: (1) Certifying entities as community development corporations and community development financial institutions. (2) Administering grants and loans to community development corporations and community development financial institutions from grant funds appropriated by the legislature for that specific purpose. (3) Providing technical support to assist community development corporations served pursuant to this Subpart in developing their organizational capacity and implementing projects successfully. (4) Certifying such donations, contributions, and sales below cost that meet the criteria as eligible for a tax credit as specified in R.S. 47:6031. C. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 1034, §3. Acts 2007, No. 374, §1, eff. July 10, 2007; Acts 2010, No. 1034, §3.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.755 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.755. Grants and loans to community development corporations and community development financial institutions

RS 130.755 - Grants and loans to community development corporations and community development financial institutions A. Criteria for grants and loans. (1) The department shall establish and implement criteria for grants and loans to community development corporations and community development financial institutions. (2) Grant and loan criteria shall be set forth in rules, promulgated in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:950 et seq. (3) Such criteria shall require that an applicant demonstrate a capacity to engage in the community development projects and sufficient organizational structure to ensure proper management. B. The total amount of grants and loans administered pursuant to this Subpart shall not exceed one million dollars for all recipients in any one fiscal year. C. A single community development corporation or community development financial institution shall not receive more than ten percent of the total amount of grants and loans funds administered pursuant to this Subpart in any one fiscal year. D. The department may receive funds from both state appropriations and private contributions. Acts 2007, No. 374, §1, eff. July 10, 2007.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.756 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.756. Performance audit required

RS 130.756 - Performance audit required The department shall contract for a performance audit at the end of the fourth year of implementation of this Subpart. Acts 2007, No. 374, §1, eff. July 10, 2007.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.757 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.757. Expiration of Subpart

RS 130.757 - Expiration of Subpart Unless reauthorized by the legislature, the provisions of this Subpart shall expire on August 15, 2012 and this Subpart and all other laws and regulations governing, authorizing, and otherwise dealing with community development corporations and community development financial institutions are deemed repealed on that date. However, any tax credit earned pursuant to R.S. 47:6031 may be carried forward as a tax credit against taxes as provided for in that Section. Acts 2007, No. 374, §1, eff. July 10, 2007.
LA Rev Stat § 33:130.591 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§130.591. Repealed by Acts 2011, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 20, §2, eff. June 12, 2011.

RS 130.591 - Repealed by Acts 2011, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 20, §2, eff. June 12, 2011.