Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 39, § 11. Authority

A. The commissioner of administration shall administer and supervise lands, waterbottoms, and facilities owned or leased by the state of Louisiana. The commissioner shall be an essential party to all transactions involving immovable property in which the state has an interest. No such immovable property shall be acquired, transferred, leased, or encumbered without the commissioner being a party to the transaction.

B. The commissioner shall administer and enforce the provisions of Title 41 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 regarding state lands.

C. The commissioner may delegate the responsibilities provided for by this Subpart to appropriate personnel within his office.