Louisiana § RS 8:417 - Inadvertent discovery
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 8:417 — Inadvertent discovery, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 8:417. Inadvertent discovery
In the event of an inadvertent discovery of an unknown or unmarked grave by a licensee, the licensee shall document the existence of the grave and close the grave, but he shall neither disturb any human remains therein nor reuse the grave without the authority of those individuals identified in R.S. 8:659.
Acts 2016, No. 413, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2017.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 8:417
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 8:417 cover?
Section RS 8:417 ("Inadvertent discovery") 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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