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Dear President Rousselle:

You have requested an opinion of this Office as to the correct procedures to be followed, under the emergency situations created by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, to ensure compliance with State law on the matter of demolition and debris removal from private property in the wake of these disasters. We are cognizant that this opinion will have far-reaching implications for all of the parishes and municipalities affected by these storms. Thus, this opinion shall first give a general review of the law in the areas of debris removal, entry onto property, and historic…