Mr. John K. Hughes. Attorney General of Louisiana — Opinion November 30, 2009. Page 1 167-1 UNITED STATES Act 413 of 1981 La.R.S. 52:4; 52:5 Act 413 of 1981 (La.R.S. 52:4) only applies to those lands that were held in “proprietorial” or “exclusive” jurisdiction by the United States as of July 17, 1981. Lands donated […]
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OPINION NUMBER 98-171
Stephanie L. Cochran, Asst. D.A. Attorney General of Louisiana — Opinion MAY 6, 1998 Syllabus 75-B: Oath of Office 77: Officers: Local Municipal R.S. 34:334.1 334.2 AG Op Nos. 97-54, 93-650, 92-505(B), 92-253, 91-635, 90-129 and 89-44. Vacancies caused by the expiration of the original staggered terms of office for the Board of Commissioners of […]
OPINION NUMBER 75-952
Mr. R. Gray Sexton Attorney General of Louisiana — Opinion JULY 17, 1975 61-B-LAWS 15-A-CONSTITUTIONAL LAW 90-A-POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS R.S. 42:1101, R.S. 42:1111 R.S. 42:1142, R.S. 18:1481 R.S. 42:1112, R.S. 42:1113 R.S. 42:1143, R.S. 24:51 Mr. R. Gray Sexton R.S. 39:231 Attorney for the Louisiana Commission Art. 2 § 4 1974, on Governmental Ethics Art. 7 […]
OPINION NUMBER 98-156
Honorable Mitchel B. “Mike” LeBlanc Attorney General of Louisiana — Opinion APRIL 29, 1998 Syllabus 4: Assessors 90: Police Jurys: Powers Functions R.S. 33:1321, et seq. R.S. 33:4713 R.S. 33:1461 AG Op Nos. 87-45, 88-79A, 88-222, 94-269 Assessment District may enter into an agreement with the Police Jury under The Local Services Law under which […]
OPINION NUMBER 93-420
Mr. Charles E. McConnell Attorney General of Louisiana — Opinion RELEASED SEPTEMBER 14, 1993 97 — SCHOOL SCHOOL DISTRICTS — Property, Contracts, etc. R.S. 33:3061 et seq, R.S. 17:81(H), AGO 1942-44 p. 1440 Since LSA-R.S. 17:81(H) places no limitations on the use of insurance proceeds recovered by a school board on account of damage to […]
OPINION NUMBER 00-261(A)
Honorable David W. Burton Attorney General of Louisiana — Opinion September 28, 2000 Clarifies the legal obligation and requirements for a dog to be impounded within a parish. Honorable David W. Burton District Attorney 36th JDC Beauregard Parish P.O. Box 99 DeRidder, Louisiana 70634 RICHARD P. IEYOUB Dear Mr. Burton: As per our telephone conversation, […]
OPINION NUMBER 92-526
Mr. E. Robert Sternfels Attorney General of Louisiana — Opinion RELEASED AUGUST 14, 1992 77 — OFFICERS — Local Municipal; Selection, Qualifications Tenure; Vacancies R.S. 42:1411 A Chief of Police who has pled guilty to a felony, but whose “conviction” is not yet final, is automatically suspended without pay, and an individual can be appointed […]
OPINION NUMBER 97-548
Honorable B. Scott Leehy Attorney General of Louisiana — Opinion FEBRUARY 9, 1998 15 — Courts 56 — Judges LSA-R.S. 13:1878 The presiding or senior judge retains the administrative duties for the Monroe City Court. The presiding judge may, however, delegate administrative duties to other judges at his or her discretion. Honorable B. Scott Leehy […]
OPINION NUMBER 00-44
Mr. A. Gerard Caswell Attorney General of Louisiana — Opinion March 29, 2000 Syllabus Mr. A. Gerard Caswell 54 Insurance Attorney at Law 62 Laws-General 142 N. Second Street 62-B Legislature — Acts P.O. Box 1600 and Bills Eunice, LA 70535 97 Schools and School Districts — Property, Contracts R.S. 42:851(A)(5)(b)(iii) and 881 R.S. 42:881 […]
OPINION NUMBER 97-195
Mr. Joseph C. Wiley Attorney General of Louisiana — Opinion JUNE 3, 1997 129 — TAXATION — Levy Assessment (ad valorem taxes)300 So.2d 483 (La. 1974) The legislature may authorize the termination of the assessment and collection of ad valorem taxes levied by a levee district in a particular area within the geographical jurisdiction of […]