Louisiana § RS 34:801 - Definitions
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§ RS 34:801. Definitions
When used in this Sub-part, the following terms shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this Section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
(1) "Vessel" means and includes any steamship, steamboat, tug, towboat, barge, water craft, ship or vessel of any kind or description, whether foreign or domestic.
(2) "Person", "party" or "individual" includes natural persons, firms and corporations.
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Section RS 34:801 ("Definitions") 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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