Louisiana § RS 56:1856 - Historic and scenic rivers
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 56:1856 — Historic and scenic rivers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 56:1856. Historic and scenic rivers
A. The provisions of this Part shall be applicable to those historic and scenic rivers designated below and full consideration shall be given to the detrimental effect of any proposed action upon the historic and scenic character thereof, as well as the benefits of the proposed use.
B. The following are designated as historic and scenic rivers:
(1) Bayou St. John within the boundaries of Orleans Parish.
(2) Bayou Manchac - From the Amite River to the Mississippi River.
Acts 1982, No. 267, §1; Acts 1988, No. 947, §1, eff. July 27, 1988; Acts 2009, No. 370, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section RS 56:1856 ("Historic and scenic rivers") 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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