Louisiana § RS 56:30.4 - Geophysical and geological surveys
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 56:30.4 — Geophysical and geological surveys, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 56:30.4. Geophysical and geological surveys
A. A person granted a permit to conduct geophysical and geological surveys of any kind on state-controlled lands, including water bottoms, shall not be assessed any additional fees to conduct operations on any designated oyster seed ground or reservation belonging to the state of Louisiana.
B. Each seismic exploration crew working in the state of Louisiana shall always be under the supervision of the seismic section of the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. The seismic operator shall be charged a fee of one hundred thirty-five dollars per crew per day.
C. Of the funds received by the department from geophysical and geological survey activity occurring on state lands, including water bottoms, under the provisions of R.S. 30:212(D) and the additional funds received by the department under the provisions of R.S. 30:136.1(D), an amount shall be used to plant shells for oyster cultch, rehabilitating areas damaged by operations, and as mitigation for any other damage to the coastal area. The determination of the amount to be so used shall be made in accordance with the provisions of LAC 76:I.301(T) and based upon the amount of geophysical and geological survey activity occurring on any designated oyster seed ground or reservation.
Acts 2000, 2d Ex. Sess., No. 8, §3.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section RS 56:30.4 ("Geophysical and geological surveys") 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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