Louisiana § RS 41:1708 - Leases to maintain encroachments; exceptions
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§ RS 41:1708. Leases to maintain encroachments; exceptions
The office may grant leases for the continuing maintenance of all lawful encroachments upon state lands upon such terms and conditions established as most beneficial to both the state and lessee, in accordance with law. Owners of noncommercial piers and wharves, Class A and Class B encroachments shall not be subject to lease requirements. Any exempt wharf or pier described hereinabove shall be subject to lease if it is determined to unduly interfere with public navigation and fishery or is part of another encroachment or system of encroachments.
Added by Acts 1978, No. 645, §2, eff. July 13, 1978; Acts 2001, No. 919, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 41:1708 cover?
Section RS 41:1708 ("Leases to maintain encroachments; exceptions") 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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