Louisiana § RS 44:18 - Geophysical survey information
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 44:18 — Geophysical survey information, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 44:18. Geophysical survey information
All information and records of geophysical or geological surveys furnished to the State Mineral and Energy Board or the office of mineral resources pursuant to R.S. 30:213 shall be confidential and exempt from the provisions of this Chapter.
Acts 2000, 2d Ex. Sess., No. 8, §2; Acts 2009, No. 196, §8, eff. July 1, 2009.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 44:18 cover?
Section RS 44:18 ("Geophysical survey information") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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