Louisiana § RS 41:1171 - Roads established by parochial authorities over state lands
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 41:1171 — Roads established by parochial authorities over state lands, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 41:1171. Roads established by parochial authorities over state lands
All public roads heretofore traced out and established by the parochial authorities of the respective parishes over lands belonging to the state are recognized as such, and the parochial authorities of all the parishes of the state may establish public roads not exceeding one hundred feet in width on the public lands of this state.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 41:1171
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 41:1171 cover?
Section RS 41:1171 ("Roads established by parochial authorities over state lands") 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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