Louisiana § RS 34:345 - Private canals; charges for vessels publicly owned
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 34:345 — Private canals; charges for vessels publicly owned, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 34:345. Private canals; charges for vessels publicly owned
Wherever the right of expropriation has been, or may be, exercised in the location of a canal for the transportation of vessels or carriers, the owners thereof, or those in control thereof, shall not charge for the transportation, or passage through the canal, of any boat or vessel belonging to the State of Louisiana, or any board or commission or subdivision thereof, more than five cents per linear foot of the boat or vessel, for a single passage one way.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 34:345
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 34:345 cover?
Section RS 34:345 ("Private canals; charges for vessels publicly owned") 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 34:345?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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