Louisiana § RS 56:107 - Firing, feeding and breeding grounds
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 56:107 — Firing, feeding and breeding grounds, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 56:107. Firing, feeding and breeding grounds
In order to protect wild birds and wild quadrupeds and to prevent the destruction of feeding and breeding grounds thereof, no person shall wilfully set fire to any wild woodland, marshland, or prairie land. However, this Section does not apply to the owner of the land setting such fires to clear or prepare his enclosed land for agricultural or pastoral purposes or for the purpose of improving food conditions for the wildlife found thereon. In any case, this shall be done only under permit and under the supervision of persons authorized to enforce the provisions of this Sub-part. Such authorized burning shall not be done during the breeding season of wild bird life.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 56:107
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 56:107 cover?
Section RS 56:107 ("Firing, feeding and breeding grounds") 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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