Louisiana § RS 3:3608 - Minimization of impact of governmental action
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 3:3608 — Minimization of impact of governmental action, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 3:3608. Minimization of impact of governmental action
To minimize the impact of governmental action affecting private agricultural property and private agricultural property rights, a governmental entity shall:
(1) Avoid imposing an undue burden on the resources of that governmental entity by actions that require compensation of private agricultural property owners under the United States Constitution or the Constitution of Louisiana.
(2) Avoid diminution in value of private agricultural property which is used in agricultural production or which may potentially be used in agricultural production.
(3) Expedite a decision by the entity in cases in which a delay of the decision will substantially interfere with the use or value of private agricultural property rights affected by the provisions of this Part.
(4) Avoid unnecessary delays in compensating owners of private agricultural property when diminution in value occurs by governmental action.
Acts 1995, No. 302, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section RS 3:3608 ("Minimization of impact of governmental action") 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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