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urn: urn:us-la:rs:30:173
citation: "R.S. 30:173"
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breadcrumb: "Title 30 › Subtitle I › Chapter 2 › Part II › Subpart C"
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# Private rights not to be affected; United States government, permission of

Existing private rights shall not be affected in any way by the rights granted in R.S. 30:171. Permission must be obtained from the United States government to construct works in navigable waters.