# La. Rev. Stat. § 34:22: Construction of private wharves; consent of board; administration and maintenance

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_LA_Crevised-statutes_T34_S22

## Section

- **Citation:** La. Rev. Stat. § 34:22
- **Heading:** Construction of private wharves; consent of board; administration and maintenance
- **Jurisdiction:** Louisiana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 34 / Section 22

## Text

Riparian owners of property within the limits of the port of New Orleans may, with the consent of the board of commissioners of the port, and in conformity to plans and specifications approved by the board, erect and maintain on the batture or banks owned by them, such wharves, buildings or improvements as may be required for the purposes of commerce, navigation, or other public purposes; but in all cases such wharves, buildings or improvements shall remain subject to the administration and control of the board of commissioners with respect to their maintenance and to the fees and charges to be exacted for their use by the public.

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