Louisiana § RS 9:1276 - Uniformity of application and construction
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:1276 — Uniformity of application and construction, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 9:1276. Uniformity of application and construction
A. This Chapter shall be applied and construed to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law with respect to the subject of this Chapter among states enacting similar provisions of law.
B. The provisions of this Chapter shall supercede any conflicting provisions of Civil Code Article 608.
C. This Chapter shall not be applied or construed to allow or permit the holder or owner of such servitude to obstruct or in any way impede the construction, operation, or maintenance of needed public utility facilities as provided by law on the effective date of this Chapter.
Acts 1986, No. 217, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1987.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:1276 cover?
Section RS 9:1276 ("Uniformity of application and construction") 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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