The bill amends existing Louisiana statutes to expand the definition of "industrial purposes" to include the construction and operation of data centers and related commercial operations. This change is reflected in the amendment to R.S. 33:130.12, which now explicitly recognizes data centers as part of industrial areas.

Additionally, the bill modifies R.S. 51:1202 to allow industries within industrial areas to enter into cooperative endeavor agreements with various governmental entities and private entities for the provision of essential services and facilities. It also ensures that any such agreements do not impair the existing obligations of local governments to their residents. Furthermore, the bill mandates that all industrial areas must provide public road access to all entrances of the premises for employees and delivery purposes.

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