§ 8-1. Purpose.  


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  • For the maintenance of a homeland security and emergency preparedness agency, the parish council enacts the following in compliance with the following state and federal laws:

    Acts 1993, No. 800, June 22, 1993; amended by Acts 2003, No. 40, May 23, 2003; Acts 2006, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 35, March 1, 2006; Acts 2006, No. 442, June 15, 2006.

    Federal Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (SARA Title III). Hazardous Material, Information, Development, Preparedness, and Response Act (R.S. 30:2361). Underground Utilities and Facilities (R.S. 40:1749), CFR Part 335.

    Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, this emergency management agency shall have jurisdiction over and serves the entire parish, including municipalities and incorporated areas.

(Ord. of 2-3-94; Ord. of 6-6-13, Exh. A)