Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 33, § 4710.22. Port of New Orleans

A. Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed to affect, impinge upon, or diminish the rights, powers, and jurisdiction of the board of commissioners of the Port of New Orleans.

B. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Chapter to the contrary, no provision of this Chapter shall be interpreted or construed to require the location or construction of an exhibition facility on the public wharf known as the Poydras Street Wharf, more particularly described in the lease between the board of commissioners of the Port of New Orleans and International Rivercenter made and entered into on the 24th day of April, 1974, as amended.