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urn: urn:us-la:rs:34:406
citation: "R.S. 34:406"
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breadcrumb: "Title 34 › Chapter 3 › Part I"
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# General powers

Navigation districts have authority to buy, expropriate or otherwise acquire and hold, and to sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of property of every description; to make and execute contracts and generally, to do and perform all acts necessary to carry out the objects for which they are created.