Louisiana § RS 45:142 - Ten-foot restriction; prohibited functions or activities
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 45:142 — Ten-foot restriction; prohibited functions or activities, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 45:142. Ten-foot restriction; prohibited functions or activities
No person shall, individually or through an agent or employee, perform any function or activity upon any land, building, highway, waterway, or other premises, if at any time during the performance of any function or activity it is possible that the person performing the function or activity shall move or be placed within ten feet of any high voltage overhead line, or if it is possible for any part of any tool, equipment, machinery, or material used, handled, or stored by such person to be brought within ten feet of any high voltage overhead line or conductor during the performance of such function or activity.
Acts 2001, No. 176, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2002.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 45:142
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 45:142 cover?
Section RS 45:142 ("Ten-foot restriction; prohibited functions or activities") 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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