DIGEST
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the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Thibaut HB No. 144
Abstract: Authorizes the exchange of 16th section and other land by the West Baton Rouge
Parish School Board and provides for the reservation of mineral rights by the state.
Proposed law authorizes the West Baton Rouge Parish School Board to exchange any school
lands, including 16th section lands, indemnity lands, or other immovable property for other land
in West Baton Rouge Parish. Requires the school board to obtain an appraisal of the lands and
requires that such appraisal be available for public inspection. Requires that the land to be
received by the school board be of equal or greater value than the exchanged land. Provides that
the school board shall reserve all mineral rights to the state.
(Adds R.S. 41:907)