Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 2:7.1

  • Appropriation: The provision of funds, through an annual appropriations act or a permanent law, for federal agencies to make payments out of the Treasury for specified purposes. The formal federal spending process consists of two sequential steps: authorization
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.

The Department of Transportation and Development may, subject to legislative appropriation of sufficient funds, enter into a contract or contracts to maintain, repair, and use such air navigation aids as the department deems necessary to operate a statewide aeronautical navigation system.  A plan for such a system shall be presented to the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget for approval before the program is put into effect.

Added by Acts 1982, No. 216, §1.