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LA Rev Stat § 30:2584 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Minerals, Oil, and Gas and Environmental Quality|§2584. Existing inventories

RS 2584 - Existing inventories A. Mercury-added products with a code or date of manufacture indicating the products were manufactured prior to June 2, 2006, or that are meant to service products manufactured prior to June 2, 2006, are exempt from the provisions of R.S. 30:2575, 2576, 2578, 2581, and 2583 if there are no reasonable non-mercury alternatives. If the mercury-added product has a date of manufacture or the manufacturer can provide documentation that the product in question was manufactured prior to June 2, 2006, or the product is a service part for a product manufactured prior to June 2, 2006, it is exempt from the provisions of R.S. 30:2575, 2576, 2578, 2581, and 2583 if there are no reasonable non-mercury alternatives. Situations that are beyond the control of the manufacturer, such as old stock being held by retailers, shall be addressed on a case-by-case basis. B. Medical equipment containing mercury-added products currently being used in a heath care facility and manufactured prior to June 2, 2006, may remain in service until replaced or refurbished. In the event a mercury-added product being used in a health care facility is refurbished, medical equipment containing a mercury-added product shall be refurbished with a non-mercury containing component, unless there is no reasonable non-mercury alternative or the mercury containing component has been exempted by the provisions of R.S. 30:2576. Acts 2006, No. 126, §1, eff. June 2, 2006.
LA Rev Stat § 30:2585 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Minerals, Oil, and Gas and Environmental Quality|§2585. Public education and outreach

RS 2585 - Public education and outreach A. The Department of Environmental Quality shall, as funds are available, implement a comprehensive public education, outreach, and assistance program for households, hazardous waste generators, local and regional solid waste management agencies, small businesses, health care facilities, scrap metal facilities, dismantlers, institutions, schools, and other interested groups in concert with other relevant state agencies. Public education, outreach, and assistance programs should focus on the hazards of mercury; the requirements and obligations of individuals and manufacturers, and voluntary efforts that individuals, institutions, and businesses can undertake to help further reduce mercury in the environment. The Department of Environmental Quality shall cooperate with manufacturers of mercury-added products and other affected businesses in the development and implementation of public education and technical assistance programs. B. The Department of Environmental Quality may develop an awards program to recognize the accomplishments of manufacturers, municipalities, solid waste management facilities, solid waste recycling facilities, household hazardous waste collection facilities, citizens, or others who go beyond the minimum requirements in this legislation and excel at reducing or eliminating mercury in air emissions, solid waste, and wastewater discharges. Acts 2006, No. 126, §1, eff. June 2, 2006.
LA Rev Stat § 30:2586 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Minerals, Oil, and Gas and Environmental Quality|§2586. State procurement preferences for low or non-mercury-added products

RS 2586 - State procurement preferences for low or non-mercury-added products Notwithstanding any law to the contrary or any rule or regulation promulgated pursuant thereto, for the procurement of equipment, supplies, and other products, all state agencies shall by July 1, 2007, revise their policies, rules, and procedures to implement the purposes of this Act. In purchasing decisions, state agencies shall give priority and preference to the purchase of equipment, supplies, and other products that contain no mercury-added compounds or components, unless there is no economically feasible non-mercury-added alternative that performs a similar function. In circumstances where a non-mercury-added product is not available, preference shall be given to the purchase of products that contain the least amount of mercury-added to the product necessary for the required performance. The division of administration is authorized to give a price preference of up to twenty percent for products that contain no mercury or less mercury than comparable mercury containing products. The procurement agent shall specify non-mercury or reduced mercury-added products, as applicable, in procurement bid documents. State dental insurance contracts negotiated after the effective date of this Act shall provide equal coverage for non-mercury fillings and dental amalgam fillings at no additional expense to the state employee. Acts 2006, No. 126, §1, eff. June 2, 2006.
LA Rev Stat § 30:2587 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Minerals, Oil, and Gas and Environmental Quality|§2587. Water and wastewater system use prohibition

RS 2587 - Water and wastewater system use prohibition A. On and after August 1, 2006, no person shall install a mercury switch or mercury containing device in any drinking water system or waste water system including, but not limited to level indicators, float switches, pump control, and pressure sensing systems. B. On and after July 1, 2009, all mercury devices shall be removed from drinking water systems or wastewater systems where the installed switch may release mercury into the water, if damaged, broken or otherwise malfunctions. Mercury-added devices external to drinking water and wastewater systems are exempted from this provision. C. Owners and operators of drinking water and wastewater management facilities shall implement the following mechanisms: (1) Posting of signs at the facility providing notice of the prohibition of the introduction of mercury-added products at the facility. (2) Development of written purchasing procedure to prohibit the purchasing of mercury or mercury containing products that will risk the introduction of mercury into drinking or waste waters. Acts 2006, No. 126, §1, eff. June 2, 2006.
LA Rev Stat § 30:2588 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Minerals, Oil, and Gas and Environmental Quality|§2588. Enforcement

RS 2588 - Enforcement A violation of any of the provisions of this Chapter or of any rule or regulation promulgated pursuant thereto shall be punishable as provided in R.S. 30:2025 and any other law providing for the protection of human health and the environment. Acts 2006, No. 126, §1, eff. June 2, 2006.
LA Rev Stat § 31:1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 31 - Mineral Code|§1. Title and form of citation

RS 1 - Title and form of citation  This Chapter shall be known as the Louisiana Mineral Code. The provisions hereunder may be referred to or cited either as Articles of the Mineral Code or as Sections of the Revised Statutes. Thus Article 30 of the Louisiana Mineral Code may also be referred to or cited as R.S. 31:30.  Whenever reference is made herein to an Article of the Mineral Code, the same shall also relate to the corresponding Section of the Revised Statutes.  Acts 1974, No. 50, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1975.
LA Rev Stat § 31:2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 31 - Mineral Code|§2. Relation to Civil Code

RS 2 - Relation to Civil Code  The provisions of this Code are supplementary to those of the Louisiana Civil Code and are applicable specifically to the subject matter of mineral law. In the event of conflict between the provisions of this Code and those of the Civil Code or other laws the provisions of this Code shall prevail. If this Code does not expressly or impliedly provide for a particular situation, the Civil Code or other laws are applicable.  Acts 1974, No. 50, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1975.
LA Rev Stat § 31:3 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 31 - Mineral Code|§3. Freedom of contract and limitations thereon

RS 3 - Freedom of contract and limitations thereon  Unless expressly or impliedly prohibited from doing so, individuals may renounce or modify what is established in their favor by the provisions of this Code if the renunciation or modification does not affect the rights of others and is not contrary to the public good.  Acts 1974, No. 50, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1975.
LA Rev Stat § 31:4 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 31 - Mineral Code|§4. Substances to which Code applicable

RS 4 - Substances to which Code applicable  The provisions of this Code are applicable to all forms of minerals, including oil and gas. They are also applicable to rights to explore for or mine or remove from land the soil itself, gravel, shells, subterranean water, or other substances occurring naturally in or as a part of the soil or geological formations on or underlying the land.  Acts 1974, No. 50, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1975.
LA Rev Stat § 31:5 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 31 - Mineral Code|§5. Ownership of solid minerals

RS 5 - Ownership of solid minerals  Ownership of land includes all minerals occurring naturally in a solid state. Solid minerals are insusceptible of ownership apart from the land until reduced to possession.  Acts 1974, No. 50, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1975.
LA Rev Stat § 31:6 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 31 - Mineral Code|§6. Right to search for fugitive minerals; elements of ownership of land

RS 6 - Right to search for fugitive minerals; elements of ownership of land  Ownership of land does not include ownership of oil, gas, and other minerals occurring naturally in liquid or gaseous form, or of any elements or compounds in solution, emulsion, or association with such minerals. The landowner has the exclusive right to explore and develop his property for the production of such minerals and to reduce them to possession and ownership.  Acts 1974, No. 50, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1975.
LA Rev Stat § 31:7 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 31 - Mineral Code|§7. When minerals reduced to possession

RS 7 - When minerals reduced to possession  Minerals are reduced to possession when they are under physical control that permits delivery to another.  Acts 1974, No. 50, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1975.
LA Rev Stat § 31:8 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 31 - Mineral Code|§8. Landowner's right of enjoyment for mineral extraction

RS 8 - Landowner's right of enjoyment for mineral extraction  A landowner may use and enjoy his property in the most unlimited manner for the purpose of discovering and producing minerals, provided it is not prohibited by law. He may reduce to possession and ownership all of the minerals occurring naturally in a liquid or gaseous state that can be obtained by operations on or beneath his land even though his operations may cause their migration from beneath the land of another.  Acts 1974, No. 50, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1975.
LA Rev Stat § 31:9 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 31 - Mineral Code|§9. Correlative rights of owners of common reservoir or deposit

RS 9 - Correlative rights of owners of common reservoir or deposit  Landowners and others with rights in a common reservoir or deposit of minerals have correlative rights and duties with respect to one another in the development and production of the common source of minerals.  Acts 1974, No. 50, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1975.
LA Rev Stat § 31:10 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 31 - Mineral Code|§10. Liability to others with interests in common reservoir or deposit

RS 10 - Liability to others with interests in common reservoir or deposit  A person with rights in a common reservoir or deposit of minerals may not make works, operate, or otherwise use his rights so as to deprive another intentionally or negligently of the liberty of enjoying his rights, or that may intentionally or negligently cause damage to him. This Article and Article 9 shall not affect the right of a landowner to extract liquid or gaseous minerals in accordance with the principle of Article 8.  Acts 1974, No. 50, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1975.
LA Rev Stat § 31:11 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 31 - Mineral Code|§11. Correlative rights of landowner and owner of a mineral right and between owners of mineral rights

RS 11 - Correlative rights of landowner and owner of a mineral right and between owners of mineral rights  A. The owner of land burdened by a mineral right or rights and the owner of a mineral right must exercise their respective rights with reasonable regard for those of the other. Similarly the owners of separate mineral rights in the same land must exercise their respective rights with reasonable regard for the rights of other owners. B.(1) A reservation of mineral rights in an instrument transferring ownership of land must include mention of surface rights in the exercise of the mineral rights reserved, if not otherwise expressly provided by the parties. (2) In the absence of particular provisions in the instrument regulating the extent, location and nature of the rights of the mineral owner to conduct operations on the property, the requirements of this Subsection are satisfied by inclusion of the following language in the reservation of mineral rights: "The transferor (Seller) shall exercise the mineral rights herein reserved with reasonable regard to the rights of the landowner, and shall use only so much of the land, including the surface, as is reasonably necessary to conduct his operations. Such exercise of mineral rights shall be subject to the provisions of Articles 11 and 22 of the Louisiana Mineral Code. The transferee (Buyer) recognizes that by virtue of the mineral reservation herein made, the mineral owner shall have the right to use so much of the land, including the surface, as is reasonably necessary to explore for, mine and produce the minerals." Acts 1974, No. 50, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1975. Amended by Acts 1982, No. 780, §1; Acts 2006, No. 446, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 31:12 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 31 - Mineral Code|§12. Protection of landowner's interest in minerals

RS 12 - Protection of landowner's interest in minerals  Except as provided in Article 14, the owner of land may protect his rights in minerals against trespass, damage, and other wrongful acts of interference by all means available for the protection of ownership.  Acts 1974, No. 50, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1975.
LA Rev Stat § 31:13 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 31 - Mineral Code|§13. Damages for removal of solid minerals

RS 13 - Damages for removal of solid minerals  A landowner may recover damages for the unauthorized removal from his land by any means of minerals occurring naturally in a solid state.  Acts 1974, No. 50, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1975.
LA Rev Stat § 31:14 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 31 - Mineral Code|§14. Drainage of fugitive minerals; exclusion of liability; exceptions

RS 14 - Drainage of fugitive minerals; exclusion of liability; exceptions  A landowner has no right against another who causes drainage of liquid or gaseous minerals from beneath his property if the drainage results from drilling or mining operations on other lands. This does not affect his right to relief for negligent or intentional waste under Articles 9 and 10, or against another who may be contractually obligated to protect his property from drainage.  Acts 1974, No. 50, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1975.
LA Rev Stat § 31:15 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 31 - Mineral Code|§15. Right of landowner to convey, reserve, or lease right to explore and develop

RS 15 - Right of landowner to convey, reserve, or lease right to explore and develop  A landowner may convey, reserve, or lease his right to explore and develop his land for production of minerals and to reduce them to possession.  Acts 1974, No. 50, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1975.
LA Rev Stat § 31:16 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 31 - Mineral Code|§16. Basic mineral rights; status as real rights

RS 16 - Basic mineral rights; status as real rights  The basic mineral rights that may be created by a landowner are the mineral servitude, the mineral royalty, and the mineral lease. This enumeration does not exclude the creation of other mineral rights by a landowner. Mineral rights are real rights and are subject either to the prescription of nonuse for ten years or to special rules of law governing the term of their existence.  Acts 1974, No. 50, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1975.
LA Rev Stat § 31:17 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 31 - Mineral Code|§17. Rescission for lesion beyond moiety unavailable

RS 17 - Rescission for lesion beyond moiety unavailable  A sale of a mineral right is not subject to rescission for lesion beyond moiety.  Acts 1974, No. 50, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1975.
LA Rev Stat § 31:18 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 31 - Mineral Code|§18. Nature of mineral rights

RS 18 - Nature of mineral rights  A mineral right is an incorporeal immovable. It is alienable and heritable. The situs of a mineral right is the parish or parishes in which the land burdened is located. All sales, contracts, and judgments affecting mineral rights are subject to the laws of registry.  Acts 1974, No. 50, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1975.
LA Rev Stat § 31:19 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 31 - Mineral Code|§19. Capacity to create mineral rights

RS 19 - Capacity to create mineral rights  Capacity to create a mineral right is established by the laws governing capacity to alienate immovables.  Acts 1974, No. 50, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1975.
LA Rev Stat § 31:20 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 31 - Mineral Code|§20. Authority to create mineral rights

RS 20 - Authority to create mineral rights  The authority of a tutor, curator, succession representative, or trustee to create a mineral right on property subject to his administration is governed by the laws applicable to each.  Acts 1974, No. 50, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1975.
LA Rev Stat § 31:21 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 31 - Mineral Code|§21. Nature of mineral servitude

RS 21 - Nature of mineral servitude  A mineral servitude is the right of enjoyment of land belonging to another for the purpose of exploring for and producing minerals and reducing them to possession and ownership.  Acts 1974, No. 50, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1975.
LA Rev Stat § 31:22 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 31 - Mineral Code|§22. Certain rights and obligations of mineral servitude owner

RS 22 - Certain rights and obligations of mineral servitude owner  The owner of a mineral servitude is under no obligation to exercise it. If he does, he is entitled to use only so much of the land as is reasonably necessary to conduct his operations. He is obligated, insofar as practicable, to restore the surface to its original condition at the earliest reasonable time. Acts 1974, No. 50, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1975.
LA Rev Stat § 31:23 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 31 - Mineral Code|§23. Right of servitude owner to operate; protection thereof

RS 23 - Right of servitude owner to operate; protection thereof  The owner of a mineral servitude may conduct his operations with the freedom and subject to the restrictions that apply to a landowner. He may protect his right against interference or damage by all of the means available to a landowner.  Acts 1974, No. 50, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1975.
LA Rev Stat § 31:24 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 31 - Mineral Code|§24. Right of landowner to create mineral servitude

RS 24 - Right of landowner to create mineral servitude  Except as provided in Article 25, a mineral servitude may be created only by a landowner who owns the right to explore for and produce minerals when the servitude is created.  Acts 1974, No. 50, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1975.
LA Rev Stat § 31:25 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 31 - Mineral Code|§25. Right of conditional landowner to create mineral servitude

RS 25 - Right of conditional landowner to create mineral servitude  A mineral servitude may be created by a landowner whose title terminates at a particular time or upon the occurrence of a certain condition but it is extinguished at the specified time or on occurrence of the condition divesting the title.  Acts 1974, No. 50, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1975.
LA Rev Stat § 31:26 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 31 - Mineral Code|§26. Usufructuary may not create mineral servitude

RS 26 - Usufructuary may not create mineral servitude  A usufructuary cannot establish a mineral servitude on the estate of which he has the usufruct even for the period of his usufruct.  Acts 1974, No. 50, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1975.
LA Rev Stat § 31:27 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 31 - Mineral Code|§27. Extinction of mineral servitudes

RS 27 - Extinction of mineral servitudes  A mineral servitude is extinguished by:  (1) prescription resulting from nonuse for ten years;  (2) confusion;  (3) renunciation of the servitude on the part of him to whom it is due, or the express remission of his right;  (4) expiration of the time for which the servitude was granted, or the happening of the dissolving condition attached to the servitude; or  (5) extinction of the right of him who established the servitude.  Acts 1974, No. 50, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1975.
LA Rev Stat § 31:28 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 31 - Mineral Code|§28. Commencement of prescription of nonuse

RS 28 - Commencement of prescription of nonuse  Prescription of nonuse of a mineral servitude commences from the date on which it is created.  Acts 1974, No. 50, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1975.
LA Rev Stat § 31:86 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 31 - Mineral Code|§86. Commencement of prescription of nonuse

RS 86 - Commencement of prescription of nonuse  Prescription of nonuse of a mineral royalty commences from the date on which it is created.  Acts 1974, No. 50, §86, eff. Jan. 1, 1975.
LA Rev Stat § 31:29 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 31 - Mineral Code|§29. How prescription of nonuse is interrupted

RS 29 - How prescription of nonuse is interrupted The prescription of nonuse running against a mineral servitude is interrupted by good faith operations for the discovery and production of minerals. By good faith is meant that the operations must be  (1) commenced with reasonable expectation of discovering and producing minerals in paying quantities at a particular point or depth,  (2) continued at the site chosen to that point or depth, and  (3) conducted in such a manner that they constitute a single operation although actual drilling or mining is not conducted at all times.  Acts 1974, No. 50, §29, eff. Jan. 1, 1975.
LA Rev Stat § 31:30 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 31 - Mineral Code|§30. Date on which prescription interrupted and commenced anew

RS 30 - Date on which prescription interrupted and commenced anew  An interruption takes place on the date actual drilling or mining operations are commenced on the land burdened by the servitude or, as provided in Article 33, on a conventional or compulsory unit including all or a portion thereof. Preparations for the commencement of actual drilling or mining operations, such as geological or geophysical exploration, surveying, clearing of a site, and the hauling and erection of materials and structures necessary to conduct operations do not interrupt prescription. Prescription commences anew from the last day on which actual drilling or mining operations are conducted.  Acts 1974, No. 50, §30, eff. Jan. 1, 1975.
LA Rev Stat § 31:31 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 31 - Mineral Code|§31. Operations beyond prescriptive date; effect as interruption

RS 31 - Operations beyond prescriptive date; effect as interruption  Actual drilling or mining operations commenced within the prescriptive period interrupt prescription although the operations are not completed until after the date on which prescription would have accrued.  Acts 1974, No. 50, §31, eff. Jan. 1, 1975.