Louisiana § RS 34:3163 - Right of expropriation
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 34:3163 — Right of expropriation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 34:3163. Right of expropriation
The Caddo-Bossier Parishes Port Commission may acquire by expropriation, and in accordance with the applicable expropriation laws of the state of Louisiana, any property necessary for the benefit and advantage of the commerce of the port; however, private wharves or landings in existence on November 8, 1966 shall not be subject to expropriation.
Added by Acts 1975, No. 66, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 34:3163 cover?
Section RS 34:3163 ("Right of expropriation") 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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