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urn: urn:us-la:rs:31:214
citation: "R.S. 31:214"
status: active
breadcrumb: "Title 31 › Chapter 13 › Part I"
acts_citations:
  - { year: 1974, number: 50, section: 214, effective_date: 1975-01-01, role: enactment }
---

# Applicability of Code to existing rights

The provisions of this Code shall apply to all mineral rights, including those existing on the effective date hereof; but no provision may be applied to divest already vested rights or to impair the obligation of contracts.