Louisiana § CC 456 - Banks of navigable rivers or streams.
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 456 — Banks of navigable rivers or streams., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 456. Banks of navigable rivers or streams.
The banks of navigable rivers or streams are private things that are subject to public use.
The bank of a navigable river or stream is the land lying between the ordinary low and the ordinary high stage of the water. Nevertheless, when there is a levee in proximity to the water, established according to law, the levee shall form the bank.
Acts 1978, No. 728, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 456 cover?
Section CC 456 ("Banks of navigable rivers or streams.") 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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