Louisiana § RS 34:831 - Pleasure craft; tolls; wharfage
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 34:831 — Pleasure craft; tolls; wharfage, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 34:831. Pleasure craft; tolls; wharfage
All water crafts propelled by internal combustion engines, when owned and used exclusively for pleasure purposes shall be exempt from the payment of tolls in the canals and waterways owned by the State of Louisiana when the said water craft are twenty feet in length and under.
In canals and waterways owned by the state the wharfage or dockage space charge shall not be more than twelve dollars per year on all craft coming within the meaning of this section.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 34:831
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 34:831 cover?
Section RS 34:831 ("Pleasure craft; tolls; wharfage") 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 34:831?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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