Louisiana SB198 expands historic district commission powers to include oversight of state and local government actions affecting historic structures.
Louisiana SB198 amends existing law to extend the regulatory powers of historic preservation district commissions to all state and local government actions affecting historic structures. The bill requires any governmental agency to seek advice from the historic district commission before initiating changes to designated landmarks or significant structures. Additionally, any action requiring change, modification, renovation, restoration, demolition, or construction of such structures must obtain a Certificate of Appropriateness from the commission, unless waived.
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