Louisiana § RS 41:421 - Recovery by state for illegal or excessive entry of swamp lands
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 41:421 — Recovery by state for illegal or excessive entry of swamp lands, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 41:421. Recovery by state for illegal or excessive entry of swamp lands
Whenever the governor is satisfied from information received, that swamp lands of the state, not subject to tidal overflow, have been illegally and fraudulently entered by private persons or corporations and sold by the state for a price less than one dollar and twenty five cents per acre, or for a price authorized by law, but in a quantity in excess of six hundred and forty acres, he may order the institution of proceedings for the recovery of all such lands in excess of six hundred and forty acres, for the value of timber taken therefrom, or for damage thereto and waste thereon.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 41:421
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 41:421 cover?
Section RS 41:421 ("Recovery by state for illegal or excessive entry of swamp 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.
How do I cite Louisiana § RS 41:421?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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