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Notwithstanding any other provision of this Chapter to the contrary, the provisions of this Chapter shall not affect the authority of the city of New Orleans, the medical institutions or the educational institutions within the district, or any other political subdivision.  No action of the district or any subdistrict created by or pursuant to this Chapter shall adversely affect current or future revenues of primary partners and independent consortia.  The authority of the Louisiana Board of Regents and the managing boards of any public system of higher education, having facilities in the district, shall not be affected by the provisions of this Chapter.  The legislature creates the district hereby to facilitate public and private research functions in the district.  Participation by any public institution of higher education in any project or program of the district or any subdistrict created by or pursuant to this Chapter shall require the prior approval of the Board of Regents and the managing board responsible for the institution.  The district shall not have or exercise any authority relative to any public or private medical or educational institution.

Acts 2005, No. 487, §1, eff. July 12, 2005.