Louisiana § RS 31:204 - Security interest in minerals and proceeds thereof
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 31:204 — Security interest in minerals and proceeds thereof, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 31:204. Security interest in minerals and proceeds thereof
The Uniform Commercial Code - Secured Transactions governs the manner of creation of security interests in minerals produced and the proceeds from their sale or other disposition, as well as the rights of the holders of these security interests against obligors and third persons.
Acts 1974, No. 50, §204, eff. Jan. 1, 1975; Acts 1989, No. 137, §10, eff. Sept. 1, 1989; Acts 2023, No. 88, §1.
{{NOTE: SEE ACTS 1989, NO. 137, §§20 AND 21.}}
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 31:204
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 31:204 cover?
Section RS 31:204 ("Security interest in minerals and proceeds thereof") 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.
How do I cite Louisiana § RS 31:204?
A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § RS 31:204" (Louisiana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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How does Louisiana § RS 31:204 apply to my situation?
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