Louisiana § RS 33:117 - Status of existing platting statutes
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§ RS 33:117. Status of existing platting statutes
When a planning commission has control over subdivisions as provided in R.S. 33:111, the jurisdiction of the planning commission over plats shall be exclusive within the territory under its jurisdiction, and all statutory control over plats or subdivisions of land granted by other laws shall, in so far as in harmony with the provisions of this Sub-part, be deemed transferred to the planning commission of the parish or municipality, as the case may be.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:117 cover?
Section RS 33:117 ("Status of existing platting statutes") 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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