HLS 12RS-938 ORIGINAL
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CODING: Words in struck through type are deletions from existing law; words underscored
are additions.
Regular Session, 2012
HOUSE BILL NO. 772
BY REPRESENTATIVE ARNOLD
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS: Provides relative to servitudes for utilities during times
of emergency
AN ACT1
To enact R.S. 29:740, relative to the Louisiana Public Service Commission; requires the2
Louisiana Public Service Commission to adopt rules and regulations related to3
servitudes on railroads during declared state of emergencies; and to provide for4
related matters.5
Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana:6
Section 1. R.S. 29:740 is hereby enacted to read as follows: 7
ยง740. Louisiana Public Service Commission; rules and regulations8
The Louisiana Public Service Commission may adopt rules and regulations9
for authorizing public utility servitudes on railroads for use during a declared state10
of emergency.11
DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Arnold HB No. 772
Abstract: Authorizes the La. Public Service Commission to adopt rules and regulations for
authorizing public utility servitudes on railroads during a declared state of
emergency.
Proposed law authorizes the LPSC to adopt rules and regulations for authorizing public
utility servitudes on railroads for use during a declared state of emergency.
(Adds R.S. 29:740)