La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2810

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Closing of gates in fences constructed with state aid

Official statutory text

It shall be the obligation of users of property contiguous to state highways upon which fences have been erected with state aid to ascertain that the gates from the owner's private property to the public road be kept closed except when actually in use and tended by a competent person. Failure of the user of the private property to keep the gates closed shall subject him to the same penalties as provided in R.S. 3:2807.

Added by Acts 1962, No. 94, §1.

Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site

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