Louisiana § RS 48:272 - Access roads to rural cemeteries or graveyards
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 48:272 — Access roads to rural cemeteries or graveyards, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 48:272. Access roads to rural cemeteries or graveyards
The department is authorized to grade and keep in repair access roads leading from roads or highways under regular maintenance of the department to cemeteries or graveyards situated within one mile or less of such regularly maintained roads or highways.
Acts 1950, No. 440, §1. Amended by Acts 1977, No. 291, §1; Acts 2006, No. 11, §5.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 48:272
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 48:272 cover?
Section RS 48:272 ("Access roads to rural cemeteries or graveyards") 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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