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La. Rev. Stat. § 30:4 (2026)

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§4. Jurisdiction, duties, and powers of the secretary; rules and regulations

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Cited in 50 cases (6 in the last 5 years), 1957–2024 · leading case: Peironnet v. Matador Resources Co., 144 So. 3d 791 (La. 2013).

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Peironnet v. Matador Resources Co., 144 So. 3d 791 (La. 2013). · cites it 2× “La.Rev.Stat. § 30:4, 9, 10. When such units are created, the operations of the designated operator constitute operations for all lessees participating in the unit, and the orders of the Commissioner creating said units supersede, supplement, replace and are incorporated in the…”

Nunez v. Wainoco Oil & Gas Co., 488 So. 2d 955 (La. 1986). · cites it 6× “[2] The Commissioner's authority to hold hearings is based on La.Rev.Stat.Ann. § 30:4 B. The hearings are informal, and the Commissioner usually admits all evidence which appears to be relevant without regard to rules of evidence.”

Davis Oil Co. v. TS, INC., 962 F. Supp. 872 (E.D. La. 1997). · cites it 16× “E & F) and section 30:4(0(1) of the Louisiana Revised Statutes, not later than February 5, 1993.”

Amoco Prod. Co. v. Thompson, 516 So. 2d 376 (La. Ct. App. 1987). · cites it 4× “R.S. 30:4(A). The Commissioner has the authority to make any reasonable rule, regulation and/or order that is necessary to properly administer and enforce the Conservation Law.”

Magnolia Coal Terminal v. Phillips Oil, 576 So. 2d 475 (La. 1991). · cites it 3× “The jurisdiction of the commissioner of conservation, outlined in LSA-R.S. 30:4, extends to the plugging of oil and gas wells.”

Hunt Oil Co. v. Batchelor, 644 So. 2d 191 (La. 1994). · cites it 3× “R.S. 30:4 A. The Commissioner has the authority to make any reasonable rule, regulation and/or order that is necessary to properly administer and enforce the Conservation Law.”

Yuma Petroleum Co. v. Thompson, 731 So. 2d 190 (La. 1999). · cites it 5× “30:4(A), "[t]he commissioner has jurisdiction and authority over all persons and property necessary to enforce effectively the provisions of the Chapter and all other laws relating to the conservation of oil or gas." In furtherance of that jurisdiction, La.”

B A Kelly Land v. Aethon Energy, 25 F.4th 369 (5th Cir. 2022). “R.S. 30:4, 9, 10). The designated operator is then charged with drilling within the unit and paying a proportionate share of the proceeds of the production to the owners of mineral interests in the unit.”

Cockerham v. Atl. Richfield Co., 615 So. 2d 547 (La. Ct. App. 1993). · cites it 3× “To support this argument, ARCO cites LSA-R.S. 30:4(C) which gives the Commissioner of Conservation authority to make reasonable rules and regulations regarding the plugging and abandonment of oil wells.”

Frank C. Minvielle, L.L.C. v. IMC Global Operations, Inc., 380 F. Supp. 2d 755 (W.D. La. 2004). “R.S. 30:4(C). The DEQ has jurisdiction over remedial action plans and has set forth a process by which remediation plans are approved and enforceable.”

Hunter v. Hussey, 90 So. 2d 429 (La. Ct. App. 1957). · cites it 3× “B, he is authorized merely "to regulate " other secondary recovery methods including the introduction of water into producing formations, LSA-R.S. 30:4, subd. C(10). Legislative efforts to broaden the powers of the Commissioner in this regard have been unsuccessful.”

Mills v. Davis Oil Co., 11 F.3d 1298 (5th Cir. 1994). · cites it 4× “R.S. 30:4 provides “that the commissioner has jurisdiction and authority over all persons and property.”

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— La. Rev. Stat. § 30:4(A) — 9 cases

Amoco Prod. Co. v. Thompson, 516 So. 2d 376 (La. Ct. App. 1987). “R.S. 30:4(A). The Commissioner has the authority to make any reasonable rule, regulation and/or order that is necessary to properly administer and enforce the Conservation Law.”

State of La. v. Dep't of Energy, 519 F. Supp. 351 (W.D. La. 1981).

Yuma Petroleum Co. v. Thompson, 731 So. 2d 190 (La. 1999). “30:4(A), "[t]he commissioner has jurisdiction and authority over all persons and property necessary to enforce effectively the provisions of the Chapter and all other laws relating to the conservation of oil or gas." In furtherance of that jurisdiction, La.”

Yuma Petroleum Co. v. Thompson, 709 So. 2d 824 (La. Ct. App. 1998).

CEDYCO CORP. v. Dep't of Nat. Res., 993 So. 2d 271 (La. Ct. App. 2008).

— La. Rev. Stat. § 30:4(B) — 1 case

State ex rel. Louisiana Off. of Conservation v. Ball, 99 So. 3d 100 (La. Ct. App. 2012).

— La. Rev. Stat. § 30:4(C) — 9 cases

Cockerham v. Atl. Richfield Co., 615 So. 2d 547 (La. Ct. App. 1993). “To support this argument, ARCO cites LSA-R.S. 30:4(C) which gives the Commissioner of Conservation authority to make reasonable rules and regulations regarding the plugging and abandonment of oil wells.”

State of La. v. Dep't of Energy, 519 F. Supp. 351 (W.D. La. 1981).

— La. Rev. Stat. § 30:4(C)(1) — 2 cases

Davis Oil Co. v. TS, INC., 962 F. Supp. 872 (E.D. La. 1997). “E & F) and section 30:4(0(1) of the Louisiana Revised Statutes, not later than February 5, 1993.”

CEDYCO CORP. v. Dep't of Nat. Res., 993 So. 2d 271 (La. Ct. App. 2008).

— La. Rev. Stat. § 30:4(C)(1)(a)(i) — 1 case

CEDYCO CORP. v. Dep't of Nat. Res., 993 So. 2d 271 (La. Ct. App. 2008).

— La. Rev. Stat. § 30:4(C)(1)(b) — 2 cases

Yuma Petroleum Co. v. Thompson, 709 So. 2d 824 (La. Ct. App. 1998).

— La. Rev. Stat. § 30:4(C)(16) — 2 cases

Mills v. Davis Oil Co., 11 F.3d 1298 (5th Cir. 1994). “R.S. 30:4 provides “that the commissioner has jurisdiction and authority over all persons and property.”

Mills, III v. Davis Oil Co., 11 F.3d 1298 (5th Cir. 1994).

— La. Rev. Stat. § 30:4(C)(16)(a) — 3 cases

Magnolia Coal Terminal v. Phillips Oil, 576 So. 2d 475 (La. 1991). “The jurisdiction of the commissioner of conservation, outlined in LSA-R.S. 30:4, extends to the plugging of oil and gas wells.”

H.C. Drew Est. v. Reunion Energy Co., 689 So. 2d 457 (La. Ct. App. 1996).

— La. Rev. Stat. § 30:4(C)(3) — 3 cases

Hunt Oil Co. v. Batchelor, 644 So. 2d 191 (La. 1994). “R.S. 30:4 A. The Commissioner has the authority to make any reasonable rule, regulation and/or order that is necessary to properly administer and enforce the Conservation Law.”

Exxon Corp. v. Thompson, 564 So. 2d 387 (La. Ct. App. 1990).

— La. Rev. Stat. § 30:4(C)(l)(b) — 1 case

Davis Oil Co. v. TS, INC., 962 F. Supp. 872 (E.D. La. 1997). “E & F) and section 30:4(0(1) of the Louisiana Revised Statutes, not later than February 5, 1993.”

— La. Rev. Stat. § 30:4(D)(1)(b) — 1 case

— La. Rev. Stat. § 30:4(E) — 1 case

Guzzetta v. Texas Pipeline Co., 477 So. 2d 1221 (La. Ct. App. 1985).

— La. Rev. Stat. § 30:4(E)(1) — 1 case

Oakville Cmty. Action Grp. v. Plaquemines Par. Council, 7 So. 3d 25 (La. Ct. App. 2009).

— La. Rev. Stat. § 30:4(E)(2) — 1 case

Guzzetta v. Texas Pipe Line Co., 485 So. 2d 508 (La. 1986).

— La. Rev. Stat. § 30:4(I)(7) — 1 case

Air Prods. Blue Energy, LLC v. Livingston Par. Gov't (M.D. La. 2022).

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