Louisiana § RS 45:451 - Duty to relieve obstruction to natural drainage
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 45:451 — Duty to relieve obstruction to natural drainage, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 45:451. Duty to relieve obstruction to natural drainage
All railway companies operating a line or system of railroads in Louisiana shall drain all railroad roadbeds which obstruct or in any manner retard or interfere with the natural drainage of any land, farm or plantation traversed by the line or system of railroads, by constructing and maintaining ditches, culverts, or drains under their roadbed or under the crossings over their roadbed on their right of way, either parallel to or at angles with their roadbeds or crossings, of sufficient width, depth and capacity to carry off water rapidly. These railway companies shall do all things necessary to relieve such obstructed natural drainage.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 45:451
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 45:451 cover?
Section RS 45:451 ("Duty to relieve obstruction to natural drainage") 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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