Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 39:560.1

  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Mortgage: The written agreement pledging property to a creditor as collateral for a loan.

The governing authorities of gas utility districts may sell, lease or mortgage and incur debt and issue bonds of such districts for the purpose of paying all or part of the cost of acquiring, constructing, improving, or extending any properties or facilities authorized by law to be maintained and operated by such districts.

Added by Acts 1960, No. 416, §3.