Louisiana § RS 25:939 - Discovery of historic cemetery or isolated grave
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 25:939 — Discovery of historic cemetery or isolated grave, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 25:939. Discovery of historic cemetery or isolated grave
A. Any person who has reason to believe he has discovered a historic cemetery or an isolated grave shall notify the department through the division within seventy-two hours of the discovery.
B. Any activity that may disturb the historic cemetery or isolated grave shall immediately cease upon discovery. No activity which shall disturb the historic cemetery or isolated grave shall resume until the department has issued a permit governing the disposition of the historic cemetery or isolated grave. In no event shall the department take longer than thirty days to decide on issuance of a permit without the written agreement of all parties.
Acts 2010, No. 707, §1, eff. June 29, 2010.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 25:939
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 25:939 cover?
Section RS 25:939 ("Discovery of historic cemetery or isolated grave") 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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