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Regular Session, 2010
HOUSE BILL NO. 733
BY REPRESENTATIVE ANDERS
PETROLEUM/OIL-GAS: Authorizes participation in sequestration of carbon dioxide
programs
AN ACT1
To enact R.S. 3:1221, relative to the sequestration of carbon dioxide; to authorize2
participation in programs; to provide for the state's participation; and to provide for3
related matters.4
Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana:5
Section 1. R.S. 3:1221 is hereby enacted to read as follows:6
ยง1221. Sequestration of carbon dioxide; emissions of carbon dioxide and other7
greenhouse gases8
A. The commissioner is authorized to take all action necessary to ensure9
Louisiana's participation, to the fullest extent practicable, regarding the sequestration10
of carbon dioxide or the offsetting of emissions of carbon dioxide and other11
greenhouse gases for agriculture and forestry.12
B. The office of soil and water conservation of the Department of13
Agriculture and Forestry shall function as the state's agency for such participation.14
DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Anders HB No. 733
Abstract: Authorizes participation in programs relative to the sequestration of carbon
dioxide or the offsetting of emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases
for agriculture and forestry. HLS 10RS-1267 ORIGINAL
HB NO. 733
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Proposed law authorizes the commissioner to take necessary action to ensure the state's
participation in programs relative to the sequestration of carbon dioxide or the offsetting of
emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases for agriculture and forestry. Further
provides for the office of soil and water conservation of the Dept. of Agriculture and
Forestry to serve as the state's agency for such participation.
(Adds R.S. 3:1221)