Louisiana Revised Statutes 56:1853 – Prohibited uses
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Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 56:1853
- Channel realignment: means the practice by which dredging, ditching, or other means are used to shorten or reroute the natural stream course. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 56:1842
- Clearing and snagging: means the practice of removing most obstructions, trees, snags, and other impediments that retard the natural stream flow. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 56:1842
- Reservoir construction: means any permanent dam or impoundment which alters the shoreline of a natural and scenic river. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 56:1842
- System: means the Louisiana Natural and Scenic Rivers System. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 56:1842
Channelization, clearing and snagging, channel realignment and reservoir construction of those rivers and streams included within this system are hereby prohibited. Violations of the provisions of this Section constitute a class six violation, La. Rev. Stat. 56:36.
Acts 1988, No. 947, §1, eff. July 27, 1988; Acts 1999, No. 1269, §1, eff. July 12, 1999; Acts 2000, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 54, §2; Acts 2000, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 80, §1.