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LA Rev Stat § 34:3161 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Navigation and Shipping|§3161. Special taxes; assessment; collection

RS 3161 - Special taxes; assessment; collection  A. The commission shall have authority, when authorized so to do by a vote of a majority of the electors residing in the port area qualified to vote and voting at an election for such purpose in accordance with law, to levy annually on all property situated within the port area, subject to taxation, an ad valorem tax not to exceed two and one-half mills on the dollar. Upon its own initiative the commission may call a special election and submit to the qualified electors of the port area the question of authorizing the levy of such a tax. The commission shall call such a special election when requested so to do by petition in writing signed by one-fourth of the qualified electors eligible to vote at such election. These special taxes shall be levied, assessed and collected on the property within the port area under the same methods, terms, and conditions and at the same time as state and parish taxes are levied, assessed, and collected. These taxes shall be secured by the same liens upon the property subject to taxation within the port area as apply to taxes for state and parish purposes, and the property subject to any taxes within the port area shall be sold for failure to pay the same in the manner as property is sold for delinquent state, parish, and other taxes under the laws of the state.  B. The provisions of the constitution and all laws regulating the collection of taxes, the creating of tax liens and mortgages, tax penalties and tax sales also shall apply to the collection of all taxes authorized by this Section. The sheriffs and ex officio tax collectors for the parishes of Caddo and Bossier shall make a monthly settlement with the treasurer of the commission and receive from him a receipt for the amount of the taxes paid over in the same manner as tax collectors are required to settle with the state. The tax collector shall receive from the treasurer the same quietus for a full settlement of taxes due and exigible in any given year and account for the delinquents or deductions in the same manner as though accounting to the state for state taxes. The sheriff and ex officio tax collector shall retain from all taxes collected by him for the port area the same commission allowed thereon to him by law on special taxes and shall deposit the amount thereof with the parish treasurer to the credit of the sheriff's salary fund. Upon the failure of the tax collector to comply with the provisions of this Section, the commission shall proceed against him and the sureties on his official bond for the collection of whatever money may be owing to the commission for such special taxes.  Added by Acts 1975, No. 66, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 34:3162 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Navigation and Shipping|§3162. Authority to issue bonds; contesting regularity of issuance; sale of bonds

RS 3162 - Authority to issue bonds; contesting regularity of issuance; sale of bonds  A. The commission, with the approval of the State Bond Commission, is authorized to incur debts for its lawful purposes, to issue in its name, bonds or notes therefor, and to pledge for the payment of the principal and interest of such bonds or notes the revenues derived from the operation of properties and facilities maintained and operated by it, or received by the commission from any taxes authorized under R.S. 34:3161 or from other sources. In addition to the pledge of revenues to secure said bonds and notes, the commission may further secure their payment by conventional mortgage upon any or all of the properties constructed or acquired or to be constructed or acquired by it. The commission may receive, by gift, grant, donation, or otherwise, any sum of money, aid, or assistance from the grant, donation, or otherwise, any sum of money, aid or assistance from the United States, the state of Louisiana, or any political subdivision thereof; and unless otherwise provided by the terms of such gift, grant, or donation, in its discretion, the commission may pledge all or any part of such monies for the further securing of the payment of the principal and interest of its bonds or notes. B. For a period thirty days after the date of the adoption of any resolution of the commission authorizing the issuance of its bond or notes, any person interested may test the legality of such resolution and the validity of such bonds or notes issued or proposed to be issued thereunder, after which time no one shall have any cause of action to contest the regularity, formality, or legality of said resolution or to draw in question the legality of said bonds or notes or the debts represented thereby for any cause whatever, and it shall be conclusively presumed that every legal requirement has been complied with, and no court shall have authority to inquire into such matters after the lapse of said thirty days.  C. Any bonds issued in accordance with this Section shall bear interest at the rates, shall be sold in the manner, and may be issued with such terms and provisions as are set forth by R.S. 39:1421 through R.S. 39:1430. D. Repealed by Acts 1994, No. 9, §2, eff. June 7, 1994. Added by Acts 1975, No. 66, §1. Amended by Acts 1978, No. 316, §2, eff. July 10, 1978; Acts 1994, No. 9, §§1, 2, eff. June 7, 1994.
LA Rev Stat § 34:3162.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Navigation and Shipping|§3162.1. General obligation bonds

RS 3162.1 - General obligation bonds  In addition to any other right, power or authority granted the commission to issue bonds under the constitution and laws of the state of Louisiana, the Caddo-Bossier Parishes Port Commission is also authorized to incur debt and issue general obligation bonds of the commission in accordance with the provisions of Article VI, Section 33 of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 and Sub-Part A, Part III, Chapter 4, Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950,1 and such bonds shall be secured and payable from ad valorem taxation as therein required; provided, however, that the amount of such bonds outstanding at any one time shall not exceed the debt limitation established by R.S. 39:562. Such general obligation bonds shall be issued by the commission only after the approval thereof by the State Bond Commission and by a majority of the electors voting in an election held in the port area in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 6A, Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950.2 Said bonds may be issued for the purpose of constructing, acquiring or improving any capital improvement which the commission is authorized to undertake as a lawful public purpose within the rights and powers authorized by this Chapter. Any general obligation bonds issued by the commission shall be sold at par at a public sale in accordance with Sub-Part A, Part III, Chapter 4, Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 after advertisement in the manner provided by Chapter 13, Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 19503 and the rights to contest the legality of such bonds are set forth in Article VI, Section 35 of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974.  For the purposes of exercising the power of taxation and the power to incur debt and issue bonds, the commission shall constitute a political subdivision of the state of Louisiana and the port area, comprising all the territory within the parishes of Caddo and Bossier, shall constitute the territory subject to any tax levied by the commission. All ad valorem taxes levied by the commission shall be collected in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter and other applicable laws.  Added by Acts 1978, No. 316, §3, eff. July 10, 1978. 1R.S. 39:551 et seq. 2R.S. 18:1281 et seq. 3R.S. 39:1421 et seq.
LA Rev Stat § 34:3162.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Navigation and Shipping|§3162.2. Limited tax bonds

RS 3162.2 - Limited tax bonds The Caddo-Bossier Parishes Port Commission may anticipate the revenues to be realized from special ad valorem taxes voted pursuant to the provisions of the constitution and the statutes of the state of Louisiana, in the manner provided by R.S. 39:742.2. Such a borrowing shall be evidenced by certificates of indebtedness or limited tax bonds of the commission, such certificates of indebtedness or limited tax bonds to be payable solely from and secured by an irrevocable pledge and dedication of the revenues of such tax. The commission may anticipate the revenue of a special ad valorem tax for a period of up to twenty-five years or the remaining number of years for which the tax is authorized, whichever is less. Acts 1994, No. 9, §1, eff. June 7, 1994.
LA Rev Stat § 34:3162.3 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Navigation and Shipping|§3162.3. Borrowing in anticipation of regular revenues

RS 3162.3 - Borrowing in anticipation of regular revenues A. The Caddo-Bossier Parishes Port Commission, in order to pay its current expenses for any year, may anticipate the revenues for such year and may borrow money to pay such expense and issue revenue anticipation notes to cover the loan. B. The amount so borrowed by the commission shall in no case exceed the estimated income of the commission as shown by the budget adopted prior to such time, and the income collected as shown by the budget shall be dedicated and set aside to the payment of the revenue anticipation notes as they mature. C. The revenue anticipation notes shall be made due and payable not later than sixty days after the end of the fiscal year in which they are issued, and shall be issued and sold in such manner and in such form as the commission may determine. Acts 1994, No. 9, §1, eff. June 7, 1994.
LA Rev Stat § 34:3163 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Navigation and Shipping|§3163. Right of expropriation

RS 3163 - Right of expropriation  The Caddo-Bossier Parishes Port Commission may acquire by expropriation, and in accordance with the applicable expropriation laws of the state of Louisiana, any property necessary for the benefit and advantage of the commerce of the port; however, private wharves or landings in existence on November 8, 1966 shall not be subject to expropriation.  Added by Acts 1975, No. 66, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 34:3164 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Navigation and Shipping|§3164. Advertisement; R.S. 43:111 not to apply

RS 3164 - Advertisement; R.S. 43:111 not to apply  The prohibition contained in R.S. 43:111 against advertising in any newspaper, book, pamphlet, or periodical, shall not apply to the Caddo-Bossier Parishes Port Commission in carrying out its functions and duties under the constitution and laws of this state.  Added by Acts 1975, No. 66, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 34:3165 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Navigation and Shipping|§3165. Transitional

RS 3165 - Transitional  R.S. 34:3158 through 34:3165 shall be construed as a continuation of and as a substitute for the provisions of Article VI, Section 32 of the Louisiana Constitution of 1921, and not as new enactments, and shall be amended or repealed only in accordance with Article VI, Section 43 of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974.  Added by Acts 1975, No. 66, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 34:3166 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Navigation and Shipping|§3166. Creation of Red River Parish Port Commission

RS 3166 - Creation of Red River Parish Port Commission  A. There is hereby created a commission to be known as the Red River Parish Port Commission, which shall be composed of seven members who shall serve without compensation and who shall be appointed as follows:  (1) Two commissioners appointed by the governing authority of the city of Coushatta.  (2) Two commissioners appointed by the police jury of the parish of Red River.  (3) Three commissioners shall be appointed directly by the governor of Louisiana.  B. One of the commissioners appointed by the governing authority of the city of Coushatta and one of the commissioners appointed by the police jury of the parish of Red River shall serve for two years; the other commissioners appointed by the governing authority of the city of Coushatta and the police jury of the parish of Red River shall serve for four years; and the commissioners appointed directly by the governor shall serve for a term of six years. Thereafter, the successors to each of such commissioners shall be appointed for terms of six years.  C. Any vacancy on the commission for any reason shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments and for the unexpired term of office. Each commissioner shall be a citizen of the United States, and a qualified voter and a taxpayer of the state of Louisiana.  Added by Acts 1975, No. 294, §1; Acts 1985, No. 501, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 34:3167 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Navigation and Shipping|§3167. Officers of the commission; meetings

RS 3167 - Officers of the commission; meetings  The commission shall elect from among its own members a president, a vice president, a secretary and treasurer, whose respective duties shall be prescribed by the commission. At the option of the commission, the office of the secretary and treasurer may be held by one person. The commission shall meet in regular session, once each month, and shall also meet in special session at the call of the president of the commission, or on the written request of three members of the commission. A majority of the commission shall constitute a quorum, and all actions or resolutions of the commission must be approved by the affirmative vote of not less than a majority of all members of the commission. The commission shall prescribe rules governing its meetings and shall fix a place at which the meetings shall be held.  Added by Acts 1975, No. 294, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 34:3170 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Navigation and Shipping|§3170. Prescriptive period; sale of bonds

RS 3170 - Prescriptive period; sale of bonds  For a period of sixty days from the date of the adoption of any resolution of the commission authorizing the issuance of its bonds or notes, any person interested may test the legality of such resolution and the validity of such bonds or notes issued or proposed to be issued thereunder, after which time no one shall have any cause of action to contest the regularity, formality, or legality of said resolution or to draw in question the legality of said bonds or notes or the debts represented thereby for any cause whatever, and it shall be conclusively presumed that every legal requirement has been complied with, and no court shall have authority to inquire into such matters after the lapse of said sixty days.  Any bonds issued in accordance with the provisions hereof shall be sold to the highest bidder, at a public sale, for not less than par and accrued interest, after advertisement, once a week for not less than thirty days, by the commission in a newspaper of general circulation published in Coushatta, Louisiana; Chicago, Illinois; New York, New York, and such other places as the commission shall determine, reserving to the commission the right to reject any and all bids, and the right to readvertise for new bids. If, after advertisement as hereinabove provided, no bids are received, or if such bids as are received are considered in the discretion of the commission to be unsatisfactory, then and in that event, the commission may publicly negotiate for the sale of such bonds.  Added by Acts 1975, No. 294, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 34:3171 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Navigation and Shipping|§3171. Right to expropriate

RS 3171 - Right to expropriate  The Red River Parish Port Commission may acquire by expropriation in accordance with expropriation laws of the state of Louisiana, any wharves, landings or any other property necessary for the benefit and advantage of the commerce of the said commission.  Added by Acts 1975, No. 294, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 34:3172 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Navigation and Shipping|§3172. Advertisement; R.S. 43:111 not to apply

RS 3172 - Advertisement; R.S. 43:111 not to apply  The prohibition, contained in R.S. 43:111, against advertising in any newspaper, book, pamphlet or periodical, shall not apply to the Red River Parish Port Commission in carrying out its functions and duties under the constitution and laws of this state.  Added by Acts 1975, No. 294, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 34:3201 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Navigation and Shipping|§3201. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.

RS 3201 - Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 34:3202 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Navigation and Shipping|§3202. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.

RS 3202 - Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 34:3203 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Navigation and Shipping|§3203. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.

RS 3203 - Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 34:3204 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Navigation and Shipping|§3204. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.

RS 3204 - Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 34:3205 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Navigation and Shipping|§3205. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.

RS 3205 - Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 34:3206 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Navigation and Shipping|§3206. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.

RS 3206 - Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 34:3207 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Navigation and Shipping|§3207. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.

RS 3207 - Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 34:3208 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Navigation and Shipping|§3208. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.

RS 3208 - Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 34:3221 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Navigation and Shipping|§3221. Creation of district and territorial limits thereof

RS 3221 - Creation of district and territorial limits thereof  The Mermentau River Harbor and Terminal District, hereinafter referred to as the district, is hereby created as a political subdivision of the state of Louisiana, and its territorial limits shall extend to the limits of Ward 5 of Acadia Parish.  Added by Acts 1976, No. 196, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 34:3222 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Navigation and Shipping|§3222. Board of commissioners; members; vacancy; composition; officers; agents and employees

RS 3222 - Board of commissioners; members; vacancy; composition; officers; agents and employees  A. A board of commissioners, hereinafter referred to as the board, is hereby created, which shall be the governing authority of said district. It shall consist of seven members who shall be citizens of the United States and qualified voters within the limits of said district during their term of office. The commissioners shall be appointed from among all the qualified voters of said district as follows:  (1) One shall be appointed by the mayor and aldermen of the village of Mermentau.  (2) One shall be appointed by the mayor and aldermen of the village of Estherwood.  (3) One shall be appointed by the mayor and aldermen of the village of Morse; and  (4) Four shall be appointed by the Acadia Parish Police Jury.  B. Two of the commissioners initially appointed by the Acadia Parish Police Jury shall be appointed for a term of one year. The Acadia Parish Police Jury shall, at the time of the appointments, designate which members shall serve initially for one year. The commissioner initially appointed by the mayor and aldermen of the village of Morse shall be appointed for a period of two years. The commissioner initially appointed by the mayor and aldermen of the village of Estherwood shall be appointed for a period of three years. Two of the commissioners initially appointed by the Acadia Parish Police Jury shall be appointed for a period of four years. The Acadia Parish Police Jury shall, at the time of the appointments, designate which members shall serve initially for four years. The commissioners initially appointed by the mayor and aldermen of the village of Mermentau shall be appointed for a period of five years. Thereafter, the successors to each of such commissioners shall be appointed for terms of five years, and each successor shall be appointed by the same authority that appointed his predecessor.  C. Any vacancy occurring during a term shall be filled by appointment for the remainder of the unexpired term by the authority that made the original appointment.  D. The commissioners shall serve without compensation and shall have the power to organize and reorganize legal, executive, engineering, clerical and other departments and forces of said board and to fix the duties, powers and compensation of all officers, agents and employees under said board.  Added by Acts 1976, No. 196, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 34:3224 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Navigation and Shipping|§3224. Officers and employees of board; meetings; quorum

RS 3224 - Officers and employees of board; meetings; quorum  The board shall elect from among its own members a president, vice president, secretary and treasurer, whose duties shall be those usual to such offices. At the option of the board, the office of secretary and treasurer may be held by one person. The board 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 written request of four members, four members of the board shall constitute a quorum. The board shall prescribe rules to govern its meetings, maintain suitable offices in the district and may contract with and employ attorneys, clerks, engineers, deputy commissioners, superintendents, stevedores, and other agents and employees and shall fix their compensation and terms of office or employment.  Added by Acts 1976, No. 196, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 34:3225 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 34 - Navigation and Shipping|§3225. Examinations and investigations; control and regulation; annual reports

RS 3225 - Examinations and investigations; control and regulation; annual reports  The board shall examine and investigate all questions relating to the interest and welfare of the district; it shall control and regulate the same and make an annual report to the mayors and aldermen of the villages of Mermentau, Morse, and Estherwood and to the police jury of Acadia Parish, showing all receipts and disbursements of the board; setting forth the general condition of the district and its buildings, structures, facilities and other properties; and making such recommendations for the development and welfare of the district and its management as may seem advisable. A copy of this report shall be promptly published in a newspaper printed in the parish of Acadia.  Added by Acts 1976, No. 196, §1.