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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
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B, C. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 808, § 2.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 3, § 4279. Railroad and other public utilities' rights-of-way; clearing of combustible material - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/la/revised-statutes/la-rev-stat-tit-3-sect-4279/
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