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urn: urn:us-la:rs:39:555
citation: "R.S. 39:555"
status: active
breadcrumb: "Title 39 › Subtitle II › Chapter 4 › Part III › Subpart A"
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# Road district purposes

The governing authorities of road districts may incur debt and issue bonds of the districts for the following purposes, and none other: opening, constructing, improving, and maintaining public roads, highways and bridges in the district. The title to the works and improvements shall be in the public.