Louisiana § RS 52:5 - Jurisdiction over lands under the administration of the United States Department of Justice
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 52:5 — Jurisdiction over lands under the administration of the United States Department of Justice, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 52:5. Jurisdiction over lands under the administration of the United States Department of Justice
The governor, upon application made to him on behalf of the United States, is authorized to enter into a written agreement to cede concurrent jurisdiction to the United States over lands, waters, and improvements presently or hereafter acquired, leased, occupied, or controlled by or for the United States for use by the Department of Justice or any of its component agencies or bureaus for the operation of correctional facilities.
Acts 2001, No. 159, §1; Acts 2003, No. 974, §1; Acts 2004, No. 180, §1, eff. June 10, 2004.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 52:5 cover?
Section RS 52:5 ("Jurisdiction over lands under the administration of the United States Department of Justice") 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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