Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 47:8025

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.

Consistent with the purposes of this Chapter and the needs of the parish or municipality, a corporation shall encourage the full participation of private enterprise in the development and construction of residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, recreational and other facilities, structures, and appurtenances necessary or convenient in connection with a development project and, to afford the maximum opportunity for such full participation, shall formulate such rules and regulations as it deems necessary for the purpose.  

Acts 1988, No. 996, §1.