MINERALS: Provides for mineral rights acquired from certain acquiring authorities. (8/1/26)

This bill modifies Louisiana law to protect mineral rights when the state acquires land for economic development projects. It ensures that if a mineral right is reserved during such a land transfer, the legal clock for claiming ownership through nonuse stops for twenty years, regardless of who holds the land afterward. The process requires a specific certification from the Secretary of Louisiana Economic Development to confirm the project serves a public economic purpose. This change directly affects government agencies, land sellers, and private parties involved in state-led development deals by clarifying how long mineral rights remain active.