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urn: urn:us-la:rs:30:208
citation: "R.S. 30:208"
status: active
breadcrumb: "Title 30 › Subtitle I › Chapter 3"
acts_citations:
  - { year: 2009, number: 196, section: 2, effective_date: 2009-07-01, role: enactment }
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# Exploration of public lands

The State Mineral and Energy Board may explore and develop the mineral resources of lands belonging to the state which might lease under Subpart A of Part II of Chapter 2 of this Title.
