LAC 70:XVII.565. Crop Value

A. Prior to appraisal assignments, a determination shall be made by LDOTD Real Estate Titles and Acquisition personnel stating whether there is sufficient time prior to the right-of-way acquisition to allow harvesting of crops planted within the required area. If there is adequate time, the Real Estate Titles and Acquisition personnel will not be required to consider the compensation for crops. If time is limited, the Real Estate Titles and Acquisition personnel will estimate the value of the crop, and that sum will be included in the approved offer. Typically, the appraiser will not be involved in estimating the value of crops unless specifically requested to do so by the project review appraiser.