Louisiana § RS 31:1 - Title and form of citation
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§ RS 31:1. Title and form of citation
This Chapter shall be known as the Louisiana Mineral Code. The provisions hereunder may be referred to or cited either as Articles of the Mineral Code or as Sections of the Revised Statutes. Thus Article 30 of the Louisiana Mineral Code may also be referred to or cited as R.S. 31:30.
Whenever reference is made herein to an Article of the Mineral Code, the same shall also relate to the corresponding Section of the Revised Statutes.
Acts 1974, No. 50, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1975.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 31:1 cover?
Section RS 31:1 ("Title and form of citation") 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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