RS 56:301 – Definitions A. “Fish”, as used in this Part, means all fish as defined in R.S. 56:8, except in no case shall it apply to any quadruped as defined in this Title. B. Unless specifically provided for otherwise, the term “person”, for any person required to be licensed pursuant to this Part shall […]
RS 56:301.1 – License requirements; possession; nontransferability A. Persons taking fish, whether recreationally or commercially, and persons involved in the fish industry, including wholesale/retail dealers and transporters, and vessels involved in the fish industry must be licensed in accordance with this Part. B. Persons and vessels engaged in an activity for which a license is […]
RS 56:301.10 – Louisiana Finfish Task Force A. There is hereby established the Louisiana Finfish Task Force to study and monitor the finfish industry and to make recommendations to the Wildlife and Fisheries Commission, the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, and other state agencies for the maximization of benefit from that industry for the state […]
RS 56:301.2 – Application requirements; proof of residency; material misstatements; fees for certain alien individual licenses A. The following applies to all licenses required by this Part: (1) No license may be issued until all information requested on the application is supplied to the issuing agent. When a license application requires the submission of an […]
RS 56:301.3 – Applicability to other fishing laws This Part applies solely to licensing and shall not, in any manner, grant fishing privileges greater than those stated in this Part or in any other Section of this Title. Acts 1986, No. 904, §1. {{NOTE: SEE ACTS 1986, NO. 904, §5.}}
RS 56:301.4 – Records; confidentiality A. All information obtained pursuant to the licensed recordkeeping provisions of this Part shall be used for the equitable and efficient administration and enforcement of the laws pertaining to the fisheries resources of the state and for conservation and management purposes. B. The department shall draft regulations, prescribing procedures to […]
RS 56:301.5 – Commission rules and regulations The commission may promulgate rules and regulations concerning any aspect of licensing not specifically provided for in this Part. Acts 1986, No. 904, §1. {{NOTE: SEE ACTS 1986, NO. 904, §5.}}
RS 56:301.6 – Special licenses and permits A person taking or possessing fish with a permit or license pursuant to R.S. 56:17, 318, 319, 412, 571, or any other Section of the laws of Louisiana, and unless otherwise prohibited by law, may be required to be licensed pursuant to this Part. A decision to require […]
RS 56:301.7 – Dedication of proceeds of licenses A. Proceeds from all recreational licenses issued under Subpart B of this Part are dedicated to the Conservation Fund and shall be expended by the department for the purpose of maintaining fish hatcheries, sanctuaries, and in the general work of the enforcement of its laws by the […]
RS 56:301.8 – Nonresident recreational fishermen; possession of license; penalty A. Nonresident recreational fishermen engaged in an activity for which a license is required must have in their immediate possession a valid, original license and shall present such license upon demand to a duly authorized agent of the department. B. Violation of this Section shall […]
RS 56:301.9 – Issuance of commercial licenses via Internet transactions Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S. 56:303(D), specifically, and any other provision of law to the contrary, the department may promulgate rules and regulations authorizing application and payment via the Internet for commercial licenses issued under the provisions of this Part. Such licenses applied and paid […]
