Louisiana § RS 31:42 - By whom a mineral servitude may be used
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 31:42 — By whom a mineral servitude may be used, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 31:42. By whom a mineral servitude may be used
Except as provided in Articles 44 through 52, use of a mineral servitude must be by the owner of the servitude, his representative or employee, or some other person acting on his behalf.
Acts 1974, No. 50, §42, eff. Jan. 1, 1975.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 31:42 cover?
Section RS 31:42 ("By whom a mineral servitude may be used") 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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