Louisiana § RS 38:27 - Damage claims
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 38:27 — Damage claims, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 38:27. Damage claims
No action may be brought against the state of Louisiana, its agencies, or its agents and employees for the recovery of damages caused by the partial or total failure of any dam or through the operation of any dam on the basis that such defendant or defendants are liable to the claimant because of the approval of the dam, or the approval of plans for flood handling during the period of construction, modification, removal, or the issuance or enforcement of orders relative to maintenance, repair, modification, removal, or operation of the dam, or the control and regulation of the dam, or the measures taken to protect against failure of the dam during an emergency.
Added by Acts 1981, No. 733, §1, eff. July 23, 1981; Acts 2022, No. 687, §1, eff. June 18, 2022.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 38:27
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 38:27 cover?
Section RS 38:27 ("Damage claims") 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 38:27?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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How does Louisiana § RS 38:27 apply to my situation?
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