Louisiana Statutes

§ 45:144 — Liability for damages

Louisiana § 45:144
JurisdictionLouisiana
Title 45Public Utilities and Carriers

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Bluebook
La. Stat. Ann. § 45:144 (2026).

Text

A.If a violation of this Chapter results in physical or electrical contact with any high voltage overhead line, the person violating this Chapter shall be liable to the owner or operator of the high voltage overhead line for all damages, costs, or expenses incurred by the owner or operator as a result of the contact.
B.Nothing contained in this Chapter shall be construed to alter, amend, restrict, or limit the liability of an owner or operator of the high voltage line under current law.
C.Nothing contained in this Chapter shall be construed to alter, amend, restrict, or limit the exclusive remedy provisions of R.S. 23:1032, except for the rights provided to the owner or operator of the high voltage line provided in Subsection A of this Section.

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Legislative History

Acts 2001, No. 176, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2002.

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