LAC 34:III.121. Ownership of Documents

A. Per R.S. 38:2317, any and all plans, designs, specifications, or other construction documents resulting from professional services paid for by the owner shall remain the property of the owner whether the project for which they were prepared was constructed or not. If a project is terminated for any reason prior to completion of the project, electronic copies of the most current drawings and specifications shall be transmitted by the designer to the owner. B. Upon completion of the project, record drawings (as-builts) shall be furnished to the owner and the user agency. The designer shall have the right to re-use the construction documents on other projects not constructed for the owner. C. The right of ownership provided for above shall not be transferable.