Cite as: 56 CNCA § 12

The port authority shall foster and encourage the participation of private enterprise in the development of the port facilities. Private sector activity, to the fullest extent the Board deems practicable, limits the necessity of construction and operation of such facilities by the port authority. For this purpose the port authority may upon a written request by any person, partnership, or corporation, filed with the Secretary of the Board of Directors within thirty (30) days following the notice of the adoption of an official plan as provided in 56 CNCA §§ 9 and 10, submit a proposal to provide, operate, and maintain any facility included in such plan, by publication of and invitation for bids therefor based upon specifications prepared by the Board of Directors.

The Board of Directors may accept the bid of the person, partnership, or corporation it deems best qualified by financial responsibility and business experience to construct and operate such facility or facilities in accordance with its official plan.

Historical Data

LA 5–98, eff. February 9, 1998.