RS 130.734 - Governmental functions
A. The exercise by the board of the powers conferred by this Subpart shall be deemed and held to be essential governmental functions of the state, as the exercise of the powers granted hereby shall be in all respects for the benefit of the people of the state, for the increase of their commerce and prosperity, and for the improvement of their health and living conditions.
B. The district, or any subdistrict created by the board, shall not be required to pay any taxes, including but not limited to sales and use taxes, ad valorem, occupational licensing, income, or any other taxes of any kind or nature, or assessments upon any property acquired or used by the district under the provisions of this Subpart, or upon the income therefrom.
C.(1) Any bonds issued pursuant to this Subpart and the income therefrom shall be exempt from taxation by the state and by any parish, municipality, or other political subdivision of the state.
(2) No bonds, other debt obligations, or contracts of the district or of any subdistrict shall be a charge upon the income, property, or revenue of the town of Pollock, nor shall any obligations of the district or of any subdistrict be obligations of such municipality.
D. The district, or any subdistrict created by the board, shall not be deemed to be a public utility and shall not be subject in any respect to the authority, control, regulation, or supervision of the Louisiana Public Service Commission or any other regulatory body of the state, or any political subdivision thereof.
Acts 2007, No. 87, §1, eff. July 1, 2007.