12:3-41. Character of lands affected
The lands to be affected by sections 12:3-38 to 12:3-40 of this title shall be lands which are now or were formerly under the tidewaters of this state. Any lease or grant of new areas or by way of confirmation may be based upon the original natural high-water line as of the date of the lease or grant being confirmed or as of the date of the new and confirmatory grant.