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La. R.S. 30:2491

Exclusive remedies

Known as the Oil Spill Prevention and Response Act

The act spans §§ 30–30 (104 sections).

Acts 1991, 1st Ex

PART VII. REMEDIES AND ENFORCEMENT

§2491. Exclusive remedies

A. When applicable, the limitations of liability and immunities provided in this Chapter shall be exclusive and shall supersede any other liability provisions provided by any other applicable state law. The provisions of this Chapter shall supersede, but not repeal, any conflicting laws of this state. Any conflicting applicable federal law shall take precedence over this Chapter.

B. Notwithstanding any other provision of this law, nothing herein shall be construed to preclude the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries from bringing a civil suit to recover penalties for the value of each fish, wild bird, wild quadruped, and other wildlife and aquatic life unlawfully killed, caught, taken, possessed, or injured pursuant to R.S. 56:40.1 et seq.

Official source: Louisiana State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Louisiana statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.