La. Navigation and Shipping § 34:1508
In order to encourage the location of or addition to industrial enterprises therein and the economic development of its port area, the Lake Providence Port Commission, created and operating in accordance with the provisions of Article VI, Section 33 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana, may acquire, purchase, construct or improve industrial plant buildings and necessary property, equipment and appurtenances therefor, as a lawful purpose for which its bonds may be issued in the manner and within the limitations provided by said constitutional provision. Such industrial properties are hereby determined to be structures useful for the commerce of the port area as contemplated by said constitutional provision and not inconsistent with the provisions thereof.
La. Navigation and Shipping § 34:1508