The bill amends R.S. 38:3301(A) to redefine the geographical boundaries of the Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District in Louisiana. It introduces new language that specifies the district's limits through a detailed description of directions and intersections, ensuring a precise delineation of the area. Notably, the bill removes previous language that defined the boundary along parish lines and instead establishes that the boundary will follow the thalweg of the Mississippi River, which is the deepest part of the river channel. This change aims to enhance clarity and align the district's limits with natural geographical features, thereby improving management and conservation efforts.

Additionally, the bill outlines the boundary lines between various parishes, focusing on their interactions with significant geographical features like the Mississippi River. The inserted legal language emphasizes the thalweg as a defining characteristic for the parish boundaries, specifying that the lines will follow it in a southerly direction and detailing intersections with sections and highways. This comprehensive approach seeks to clarify jurisdictional boundaries for administrative and legal purposes, ensuring accurate representation and understanding of the district's limits.

Statutes affected:
SB395 Original: 38:3301(A)
SB395 Engrossed: 38:3301(A)
SB395 Reengrossed: 38:3301(A)
SB395 Enrolled: 38:3301(A)
SB395 Act : 38:3301(A)