Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 49, § 214.6.10. Hold harmless and cooperative landowner immunity

A. In accordance with Article XII, Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana, and notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the state of Louisiana, its political subdivisions, and its agents or employees and, in addition, the United States and its agents and employees, shall be held free and harmless from any claims for loss or damages to rights arising under any contract or agreement, lease, permit, or license granted to any individual or other entity for any purpose on state lands or water bottoms from diversions of freshwater or sediment, depositing of dredged or other materials, integrated coastal protection project, or any other actions, taken for the purpose of management, preservation, enhancement, creation, protection, or restoration of coastal wetlands, water bottoms, or related public or renewable resources.

B. All departments, agencies, boards, or commissions of the state of Louisiana and its political subdivisions shall include language which shall hold the state and its political subdivisions harmless for the purposes set out in this Section in all leases, permits, or licenses granted to any individual or other entity after July 1, 1995.

C. Landowners or persons holding an interest in property who, without cost to the state or its political subdivisions, provide the land, property, access rights, servitudes, easements, or other property interests necessary for a project conducted pursuant to the authority of R.S. 49:214.5.2(A)(7), shall be immune from premise liability, loss, damage, or injury to any third party resulting from or caused by the construction, operation, or maintenance of that integrated coastal protection project.