The governor and the Register of the State Land Office may grant rights of way across and through any public lands belonging to the state to any individual or corporation doing business in this state, provided that adequate consideration is paid the state by the grantee of the right.
La. R.S. 41:1173
Granting of rights of way to corporations or individuals
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