§ 49:1 A. The historic gulfward boundary of the state of Louisiana extends a distance into the Gulf of Mexico three marine leagues from the coastline. For the purposes of this Part, “three
§ 49:2 Sovereignty over waters within boundaries
§ 49:3 Ownership of waters within boundaries
§ 49:3.1 Legislative intent and purpose
§ 49:4 Water boundary between Louisiana and Mississippi
§ 49:5 Penalty for interference with marks or buoys
§ 49:6 A. The gulfward boundaries of the coastal parishes of the state of Louisiana situated east of the Mississippi River extend from the outer land terminus of their common boundary due e

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