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urn: urn:us-la:rs:48:268
citation: "R.S. 48:268"
status: active
breadcrumb: "Title 48 › Chapter 1 › Part XIII › Subpart E"
acts_citations:
  - { year: 1977, number: 291, section: 1, effective_date: null, role: enactment }
---

# Tampering with trees or shrubs

The felling, topping, or pruning of trees or shrubs to accommodate, operate, or maintain any installation on the right of way, without the prior written approval of the secretary or his representative, is prohibited. The secretary may use his discretion in the granting of this approval.