Louisiana § RS 48:222 - Acquisition of natural deposits; when allowed
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 48:222 — Acquisition of natural deposits; when allowed, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 48:222. Acquisition of natural deposits; when allowed
The department may acquire by purchase, lease, donation, or expropriation and may operate any gravel bed, fill or rock deposit, marble or granite quarry, or land from which earth can be obtained, or other natural resources or deposits susceptible of being used for the construction or maintenance of state highways or bridges, if the needs of the state in the construction and maintenance of highways will be best served by the acquisition.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 48:222
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 48:222 cover?
Section RS 48:222 ("Acquisition of natural deposits; when allowed") 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 48:222?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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