Every parish may exercise, in this and in any other state, such powers of expropriation or eminent domain as are conferred upon it by any act of Congress.
La. R.S. 48:857
Expropriation powers given by Congress may be exercised
Known as the Bridge Revenue Bond Law
The act spans §§ 48–48 (81 sections).
Official source: Louisiana State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Louisiana statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.