La. Admin. Code tit. 43 § VII-301

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section VII-301 - Purpose and Authority (Formerly LAC 43:I.851)

A. This Subchapter sets forth the rules for the acquisition of and compensation for oyster leases by the department when necessary for purposes of coastal protection, conservation, or restoration. The department may acquire oyster leases, in whole or in part, for such purposes on behalf of the state to the extent that the leases are or may be directly affected by the dredging, direct placement of dredged or other materials, or other work or activities necessary for the construction or maintenance of a coastal protection, conservation, or restoration project.

B. These regulations are adopted pursuant to Subpart D of Part VII of Chapter I of Title 56 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, including the Oyster Lease Acquisition and Compensation Program under R.S. 56:432.1 and the general authority of the department under Part II of Chapter 2 of Title 49 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950.

La. Admin. Code tit. 43, § VII-301

Repromulgated by the Office of the Governor, Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority LR 412610 (12/1/2015).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 49:213.1, et seq., R.S. 56:421, et seq., and R.S. 56:432.1.