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urn: urn:us-la:rs:31:18
citation: "R.S. 31:18"
status: active
breadcrumb: "Title 31 › Chapter 3"
acts_citations:
  - { year: 1974, number: 50, section: 1, effective_date: 1975-01-01, role: enactment }
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# 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.