Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 38, § 219. Obstruction of drainage channels prohibited

(1) Obstruct drainage channels by bridging them except in accordance with plans, specifications and instructions prescribed by the levee or drainage district;

(2) Construct dams, locks, or gates in drainage channels;

(3) Extend fences of wire or any other material across drainage channels;

(4) Establish fording places, water places or approaches for stock across drainage channels;

(5) Anchor rafts, crafts, fish traps, fish cars, and other obstacles in the channel;

(6) Drain into channels by natural or artificial inlets except under regulations prescribed by the district;

(7) Float timber in the channels;

(8) Use the channels for transportation or navigation except under authority of and agreement with the levee or drainage districts;

(9) In any manner obstruct drainage channels or violate any of the rules or regulations adopted and promulgated by the levee or drainage districts for preserving and maintaining the efficiency of the drainage channels in their districts.

Whoever violates this Section shall be fined not less than twenty-five dollars nor more than five hundred dollars or imprisoned for not less than thirty days nor more than sixty days, or both.