La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4279
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Railroad and other public utilities' rights-of-way; clearing of combustible material
Official statutory text
A. All persons owning or operating railroads, electric transmission lines, or oil or gas pipe lines through forest lands within this state shall keep their rights-of-way reasonably cleared of all combustible material and safely dispose of the same within the limits of the rights-of-way. This requirement does not apply in the case of temporary spurs or railroads and tramroads, nor does it prohibit any railroad company from piling or keeping upon the right-of-way, cross ties or other materials necessary for operation or maintenance of the railroad.
B, C. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 808, §2.
Acts 2012, No. 808, §§1, 2.
B, C. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 808, §2.
Acts 2012, No. 808, §§1, 2.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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