Louisiana § RS 56:800 - Timber management, lease, or sale
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 56:800 — Timber management, lease, or sale, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 56:800. Timber management, lease, or sale
The secretary shall have the authority, power, and duty to manage the timber on land owned by the state that is under the jurisdiction of the department, including but not limited to the timber on any wildlife refuge, game preserve, wildlife management area, and public hunting ground. The secretary shall have the authority and power to negotiate and enter into agreements for the management, lease, or sale of such timber with public or private persons, firms, corporations, or organizations, including the authority and power to establish the price, terms of contract, and other conditions necessary for the management, lease, or sale of such timber.
Acts 1984, No. 764, §1, eff. July 13, 1984.
{{NOTE: SEE SECTION 4 OF ACTS 1984, NO. 408 FOR A LIMITED REPEAL OF R.S. 56:800.}}
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 56:800
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 56:800 cover?
Section RS 56:800 ("Timber management, lease, or sale") 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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