La. R.S. § 33:130.473 Powers of District

• Library: Louisiana Statutes
• Edition: 2023
• Currency: Current with changes from the 2023 Legislative Session
• Year: 2023
• Citation: La. R.S. § 33:130.473

The district, acting by and through its board, 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 and including the following:

(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, and 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 and terminals, recreational areas, and tourist attractions.