§3110. Protection of deepwater ports
A. To prevent impairment of the bonds of the three deepwater ports which are backed by the full faith and credit of the state, and to recognize the existing authority of and functions performed by the established ports and harbors of Louisiana, it is hereby recognized that the function, power and authority of the various existing port authorities established pursuant to Article 14, Section 31 of the Louisiana Constitution, and others established by specific constitutional provision are not to be diminished by the jurisdiction and powers exercised by the authority except as provided in this chapter.
B. The authority may enter into intergovernmental contract agreements with existing port authorities, individually, or with any other parish, city, municipality or subdivision of the state, and may engage jointly in the exercise of any power, the making of any improvements which each of the participating authorities may exercise or undertake individually under any provision of general or special law.
C. The authority, in establishing or enacting its rates and charges for bulk cargo shall consider the overall economic impact on the economy of the three deepwater ports, and its charges and rates shall be compensatory.
D. The authority shall not engage in the handling of break bulk or general cargo without the prior written agreement of the three deepwater ports, which agreement, among other provisions, may provide for use of existing port facilities, rates, wharfage fees and other matters of mutual interest.
Added by Acts 1972, No. 444, §1. Amended by Acts 1974, No. 358, §9.
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