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2021 Louisiana Laws
Civil Code
Art. 452. Public things and common things subject to public use.
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LA Civ Code art. 452 (2021)
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Public things and common things are subject to public use in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Everyone has the right to fish in the rivers, ports, roadsteads, and harbors, and the right to land on the seashore, to fish, to shelter himself, to moor ships, to dry nets, and the like, provided that he does not cause injury to the property of adjoining owners.
The seashore within the limits of a municipality is subject to its police power, and the public use is governed by municipal ordinances and regulations.
Acts 1978, No. 728, §1.
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