Louisiana § RS 47:631 - Imposition of tax
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 47:631 — Imposition of tax, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 47:631. Imposition of tax
Taxes as authorized by Article VII, Section 4 of the Constitution of Louisiana are hereby levied upon all natural resources severed from the soil or water, including all forms of timber, including pulp woods, turpentine, and other forest products; minerals such as oil, gas, natural gasoline, distillate, condensate, casinghead gasoline, sulphur, salt, coal, lignite, and ores; marble, stone, sand, shells, and other natural deposits; and the salt content in brine.
Acts 1997, No. 40, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 47:631
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 47:631 cover?
Section RS 47:631 ("Imposition of tax") 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 47:631?
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