Louisiana Statutes
§ 45:308 — Safety standards and practices
Louisiana § 45:308
JurisdictionLouisiana
Title 45Public Utilities and Carriers
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Bluebook
La. Stat. Ann. § 45:308 (2026).
Text
A.Pipeline facilities used in the transportation of gas by public utilities shall be constructed, operated, and maintained in a safe manner.
B.Compliance with Section 8 of the U.S.A. Standard Code for Pressure Piping, Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems, USAS B31.8-1968, constitutes compliance with this section, provided however, the commission shall have the authority to promulgate rules and regulations providing for additional safety standards and practices to conform to amendments to said Section 8 of the American Standard Code for Pressure Piping. Further, the commission shall have authority to adopt any uniform gas pipeline safety standards or practices which may hereinafter be promulgated by any regulatory agency of the United States having jurisdiction thereof.
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Legislative History
Added by Acts 1968, No. 81, §1.
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Bluebook (online)
Louisiana § 45:308, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/la/45%3A308.