RS 34:27 - Dedication of property to United States The Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans may, by ordinance, contract, or otherwise, change the dedication of particular parcels or portions of lands and property under its administration or control from a state to a federal use; and sell, lease or otherwise alienate to the United States Government, or any department thereof, any of said lands and property which may be needed for federal purposes.
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