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HB 160 Original 2016 Regular Session Zeringue
Abstract: Authorizes the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government to expropriate property by
a declaration of taking for integrated coastal protection projects.
Present law authorizes the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government to expropriate by a
declaration of taking property needed for street, parish road or highway, drainage, flood protection,
utility, and sewerage projects.
Present law provides for notice and procedures for expropriation by a declaration of taking.
Proposed law retains present law and adds integrated coastal protection projects to the list of projects
for which the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government may expropriate property by a
declaration of taking.
Proposed law defines "integrated coastal protection project" as projects intended to provide hurricane
protection or coastal conservation or restoration as provided by R.S. 49:214.2(11).
(Amends R.S. 19:271(A) and (D); Adds R.S. 19:271(E))