Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 45, § 315. Construction

The provisions of this Part shall not be construed as granting the Commission the authority to require the issuance of a certificate of convenience and necessity for the installation of pipeline facilities or the authority to determine the location, routes and rights of way of pipeline facilities nor shall any of the provisions hereunder be construed as granting unto the Commission authority to limit or restrict any franchise rights held by public utilities, nor shall any provision herein be construed as limiting any authority presently vested by law in any agency or political subdivision of the state.