Louisiana § RS 38:2878 - Individual mineral leases unabridged

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§ RS 38:2878. Individual mineral leases unabridged

The provisions of this Part shall in no wise abridge the right of any individual from whom the flowage rights, rights of way and servitudes may have been acquired by any means however to lease said lands for the production of oil, gas and other minerals and the right of such lessee or his assignee to produce or cause to be produced oil, gas or other minerals therefrom.  

Added by Acts 1966, No. 299, §18.  

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

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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 38:2878 cover?

Section RS 38:2878 ("Individual mineral leases unabridged") 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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