Louisiana § RS 9:1109 - Statutes not to be construed as validating purported transfer of navigable waters or beds thereof
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:1109 — Statutes not to be construed as validating purported transfer of navigable waters or beds thereof, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 9:1109. Statutes not to be construed as validating purported transfer of navigable waters or beds thereof
No statute enacted by the legislature of Louisiana shall be construed as to validate by reason of prescription or peremption any patent or transfer issued by the state of any levee district thereof, so far as the same purports to include navigable or tide waters or the beds of same.
Acts 1954, No. 727, §3.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 9:1109
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:1109 cover?
Section RS 9:1109 ("Statutes not to be construed as validating purported transfer of navigable waters or beds thereof") 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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