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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Section 36. (A) Authorization. The legislature shall provide by general law or by local or special law the procedures by which a political subdivision may levy and collect local or special assessments on real property for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, or improving works of public improvement.
(B) Certificates of Indebtedness; Security. Certificates of indebtedness may be issued to cover the cost of any such public improvement. They shall be secured by the pledge of the local or special assessments levied therefor and may be further secured by the pledge of the full faith and credit of the political subdivision.
(C) Exception. This Section shall not apply to a school board.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Louisiana Constitution of 1974 Art. VI, § 36. Local Improvement Assessments - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/la/louisiana-constitution-of-1974/la-const-art-vi-sect-36/
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