Louisiana § RS 38:2835 - Constructions impeding flow of waters prohibited

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 38:2835 — Constructions impeding flow of waters prohibited, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 38:2835. Constructions impeding flow of waters prohibited

No person or public corporation shall erect within the drainage area of the district any dam or reservoir upon any stream or water course therein or any work or obstruction diminishing the cross section of any such stream or water course until a copy of the plans thereof has been filed with the Board of Commissioners and the State Department of Public Works, for approval or rejection by both.  

Added by Acts 1966, No 262, §15.  

Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 38:2835 cover?

Section RS 38:2835 ("Constructions impeding flow of waters prohibited") 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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