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La. Const. art. IX, § 3

Alienation of Water Bottoms

activein force · 2026-09-25 – presentas-observed

The legislature shall neither alienate nor authorize the alienation of the bed of a navigable water body, except for purposes of reclamation by the riparian owner to recover land lost through erosion. This Section shall not prevent the leasing of state lands or water bottoms for mineral or other purposes. Except as provided in this Section, the bed of a navigable water body may be reclaimed only for public use.

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2026-09-25
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2026-09-25
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