Louisiana § RS 9:1611 - Retention instead of sale; administration
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:1611 — Retention instead of sale; administration, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 9:1611. Retention instead of sale; administration
In all cases where the state succeeds to the immovable property of vacant successions, and it shall appear to be advantageous to the state, as determined by the governor, the attorney general, and the executive counsel, or any two of them, for the state to retain the ownership of the property, rather than for the sale thereof to be provoked, these officers, or any two of them, may provide for the administration of the property, upon such terms and conditions as, in their opinion, are in the best interests of the state.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 9:1611
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:1611 cover?
Section RS 9:1611 ("Retention instead of sale; administration") 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.
How do I cite Louisiana § RS 9:1611?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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