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LA Rev Stat § 3:556.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§556.1. Purpose

RS 556.1 - Purpose A. The provisions of this Part are intended to provide a voluntary method of raising revenues to be used for the purposes of developing markets for farm-raised and wild-caught Louisiana crawfish and for funding research which will increase production of farm-raised and wild-caught Louisiana crawfish. B. It is hereby acknowledged that the promotion and marketing of farm-raised or wild-caught Louisiana crawfish is of great public interest and that the development of marketing potential for Louisiana crawfish can be of great economic benefit to the state and its citizens. The department shall put forth great effort to promote and help develop markets for Louisiana crawfish whether they be farm-raised or wild-caught Louisiana crawfish. C. In pursuit of the effort to promote the Louisiana crawfish industry, the commissioner and the secretary of the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries are hereby directed to enter into a memorandum of understanding recognizing the immense value of the wild-caught crawfish industry to the state of Louisiana and pledging to work together to bring the resources of both departments in support of Louisiana crawfish, both farm-raised or wild-caught. The memorandum of understanding shall also include a pledge to work together to seek out revenue sources that can be used to support, develop, and promote both the farm-raised and the wild-caught crawfish industries and a pledge to work jointly to support, develop, promote, and enhance the crawfish industry, both farm-raised or wild-caught. The memorandum of understanding shall also include a pledge to work jointly with the state's congressional delegation to ensure that all elements of the industry, including the farmers, the harvesters, and the processors, are eligible for any disaster funding which may be appropriated for the industry. Added by Acts 1983, No. 679, §1; Acts 2008, No. 334, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 3:556.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§556.2. Definitions

RS 556.2 - Definitions As used in this Part, the following terms shall have the following meanings ascribed to them: (1) "Artificial crawfish bait" or "bait" means any substance that is manufactured or processed into a substantially different form than the raw materials and is sold for the purpose of attracting crawfish to traps. (2) "Board" means the Louisiana Crawfish Promotion and Research Board. (3) "Commissioner" means the Louisiana commissioner of agriculture and forestry. (4) "Crawfish farmer" means a person who farms or cultivates crawfish in ponds. (5) "Crawfish harvester" means a person who harvests wild crawfish commercially without participating in the growing of the crawfish. (6) "Department" means the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry. (7) "Person" means any individual, corporation, partnership, association, or other legal entity. (8) "Quarter" means a calendar quarter more specifically defined as follows: (a) First quarter: January, February, and March. (b) Second quarter: April, May, and June. (c) Third quarter: July, August, and September. (d) Fourth quarter: October, November, and December. (9) "Ultimate consumer" means any person who purchases bait for use in crawfish traps. (10) "Distributor" means a Louisiana manufacturer of crawfish bags or a person who brings crawfish bags into Louisiana which were manufactured outside of Louisiana or a person who brings crawfish tail meat into Louisiana or who distributes crawfish tail meat in Louisiana. Added by Acts 1983, No. 679, §1; Acts 1985, No. 492, §1; Acts 1995, No. 543, §1; Acts 2009, No. 24, §1, eff. June 12, 2009.
LA Rev Stat § 3:556.4 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§556.4. Officers and employees

RS 556.4 - Officers and employees A. The members of the board shall elect a chairman, a vice chairman, and such other officers as they deem necessary. All officers shall be members of the board. B. The board may employ subordinate officers and employees, prescribe their duties, and fix their compensation and terms of employment. Added by Acts 1983, No. 679, §1; Acts 2010, No. 495, §1, eff. June 24, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 3:556.5 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§556.5. Administration

RS 556.5 - Administration  A. The board may adopt rules and regulations for the administration of this Part. All rules shall be adopted in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.  B. The commissioner shall administer and enforce the provisions of this Part in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the board and shall collect the assessments authorized under this Part.  C. The board shall determine who shall receive grants for marketing and research under the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this Section.  Added by Acts 1983, No. 679, §1; Acts 1985, No. 180, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 3:556.6 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§556.6. Assessments

RS 556.6 - Assessments A. There is hereby levied and imposed an assessment of one-quarter of one cent per pound on all artificial crawfish bait sold in this state. The assessment shall be ultimately paid by the crawfish farmers and harvesters who purchase the artificial bait. B. There is hereby levied and imposed an assessment on each bag used to package live crawfish in the amount of one cent for each bag holding less than twenty-five pounds of crawfish, and two cents for each bag holding twenty-five pounds or more of crawfish. The assessment shall ultimately be paid by the crawfish farmers and harvesters who purchase the bags. Added by Acts 1983, No. 679, §1. Amended by Acts 1985, No. 330, §1; Acts 1985, No. 492, §1; Acts 1986, No. 547, §1; Acts 2014, No. 219, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 3:556.7 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§556.7. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 219, §2.

RS 556.7 - Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 219, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 3:556.8 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§556.8. Registration of manufacturers and distributors; reports

RS 556.8 - Registration of manufacturers and distributors; reports  A. Each manufacturer who sells artificial crawfish bait in Louisiana shall register each product with the department. Each manufacturer shall submit a quarterly report to the department showing the amount of artificial bait sold in Louisiana during that quarter. The quarterly reports shall be submitted on or before the fifteenth day after each quarter.  B. Each distributor who sells crawfish bags in Louisiana shall register each type of bag with the department. Each manufacturer shall submit a quarterly report to the department showing the number of each type of bag sold in Louisiana during that quarter. The quarterly reports shall be submitted on or before the fifteenth day after each quarter.  Added by Acts 1983, No. 679, §1. Amended by Acts 1985, No. 492, §1; Acts 1985, No. 330, §1; Acts 1986, No. 547, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 3:556.9 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§556.9. Collections

RS 556.9 - Collections  A. The assessments provided for in R.S. 3:556.6 shall be collected at the first point of sale in Louisiana. The person selling the artificial bait or crawfish bags shall collect the assessments.  B. Each person who collects the assessments shall remit the collections to the department on or before the fifteenth day after each quarter.  C. The assessments shall be included in the purchase price of the artificial bait or the crawfish bags each time the artificial bait or the bags are sold until they are purchased by a crawfish farmer or harvester.  D. Each person who collects an assessment shall place a stamp or seal on each unit of artificial bait for which the assessment has been collected. The stamp or seal shall be supplied by the department and shall be in the size, shape, and design approved by the board.  E. The board may impose a civil penalty for failure to collect and remit assessments in accordance with the provisions of this Section. Civil penalties shall be imposed in accordance with the following provisions:  (1) The civil penalty shall not exceed one hundred dollars per violation.  (2) Each day on which a violation occurs shall be considered a separate offense.  (3) Civil penalties may be assessed only by a ruling of the board based on an adjudicatory hearing held in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.  (4) The board may institute civil proceedings to enforce its rulings in the district court for the parish in which the violation occurred.  Added by Acts 1983, No. 679, §1. Amended by Acts 1985, No. 330, §1; Acts 1985, No. 492, §1; Acts 1986, No. 547, §1; Acts 1987, No. 133, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 3:556.10 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§556.10. Confidentiality

RS 556.10 - Confidentiality  The information received by the department from the reports required by R.S. 3:556.8 and the collections required by R.S. 3:556.9 shall be confidential with respect to the person submitting the report and the person remitting the collections. The figures for the total amount of artificial bait and crawfish bags sold and the total collections of each assessment shall be public record.  Added by Acts 1983, No. 679, §1; Acts 1985, No. 330, §1; Acts 1985, No. 492, §1; Acts 1986, No. 547, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 3:556.11 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§556.11. Refunds

RS 556.11 - Refunds  Each person who purchases artificial crawfish bait or crawfish bags may obtain a refund of the assessment by submitting a written request for a refund to the department on or before the fifteenth day after the end of the quarter in which the artificial bait or bags were purchased. Each request for a refund shall be accompanied by copies of invoices or sales receipts showing the amount of bait or bags purchased.  Added by Acts 1983, No. 679, §1; Acts 1985, No. 330, §1; Acts 1985, No. 492, §1; Acts 1986, No. 547, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 3:556.12 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§556.12. Distribution of proceeds

RS 556.12 - Distribution of proceeds A. On or before the last day of the first month of each quarter the department shall transmit the refunds requested for the previous quarter and deliver the balance of the proceeds of the assessments to the board. B. The department may retain the actual costs of collecting and transmitting the funds, not to exceed three percent of the gross amount of the funds collected from each assessment. C. The board shall retain such amounts as are necessary for the administrative expenses of the board and shall disburse the remaining funds to fund the following: all costs related to advertising, promotion, and marketing of Louisiana crawfish; research which will aid in carrying out the purposes of this Part; efforts to increase consumption of Louisiana crawfish; providing producers, distributors, retailers, and consumers with educational information as to the nutritional and health value of Louisiana crawfish; and fulfilling any other purposes authorized by this Part. Added by Acts 1983, No. 679, §1; Acts 1985, No. 330, §1; Acts 1985, No. 492, §1; Acts 2006, No. 21, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 3:556.13 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§556.13. Audits

RS 556.13 - Audits  The commissioner may audit the books and records of each person who is required to collect and remit the assessments provided for in this Part. The sole purpose of any audit conducted under the provisions of this Section shall be to determine if the assessments have been properly collected and remitted.  Acts 1985, No. 329, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 3:556.14 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§556.14. Assessments on crawfish tails

RS 556.14 - Assessments on crawfish tails A. An assessment of one cent per pound is hereby levied on all crawfish tail meat sold in this state. B., C. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 219, §2. D. If the assessment is modified or eliminated for any reason, then all assessments approved, levied, or otherwise collectible under this Section on the last date prior to any such modification or elimination of assessments taking effect shall remain valid and collectible for such time as is necessary to pay the financial obligations incurred prior to the effective date of the modification or elimination of the assessment. E.-G. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 219, §2. H. The assessment shall be collected and paid at the first point of sale in Louisiana by the producer or distributor doing business in Louisiana and remitted to the department on or before the fifteenth day after the close of each quarter. I. Each crawfish tail meat producer who produces crawfish tail meat from crawfish obtained from crawfish farmers and harvesters who have paid the assessment under R.S. 3:556.6 shall be exempt from the assessment imposed under this Section. J. The board may impose a civil penalty for failure to collect and remit assessments in accordance with the provisions of this Section in the amount and in the manner provided for in R.S. 3:556.9(E). K. The proceeds of the assessment shall be distributed and used in accordance with R.S. 3:556.12. Acts 2006, No. 293, §1, eff. June 8, 2006; Acts 2014, No. 219, §§1, 2.
LA Rev Stat § 3:558.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§558.1. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 832, §4.

RS 558.1 - Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 832, §4.
LA Rev Stat § 3:558.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§558.2. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 832, §4.

RS 558.2 - Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 832, §4.
LA Rev Stat § 3:558.3 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§558.3. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 832, §4.

RS 558.3 - Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 832, §4.
LA Rev Stat § 3:558.4 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§558.4. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 832, §4.

RS 558.4 - Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 832, §4.
LA Rev Stat § 3:558.5 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§558.5. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 832, §4.

RS 558.5 - Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 832, §4.
LA Rev Stat § 3:558.6 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§558.6. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 832, §4.

RS 558.6 - Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 832, §4.
LA Rev Stat § 3:558.7 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§558.7. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 832, §4.

RS 558.7 - Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 832, §4.
LA Rev Stat § 3:558.8 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§558.8. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 832, §4.

RS 558.8 - Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 832, §4.
LA Rev Stat § 3:558.9 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§558.9. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 832, §4.

RS 558.9 - Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 832, §4.
LA Rev Stat § 3:558.10 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§558.10. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 832, §4.

RS 558.10 - Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 832, §4.
LA Rev Stat § 3:558.11 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§558.11. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 832, §4.

RS 558.11 - Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 832, §4.
LA Rev Stat § 3:558.12 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§558.12. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 832, §4.

RS 558.12 - Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 832, §4.
LA Rev Stat § 3:558.13 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§558.13. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 832, §4.

RS 558.13 - Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 832, §4.
LA Rev Stat § 3:559 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§559. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.

RS 559 - Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 3:559.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§559.1. Short title

RS 559.1 - Short title This Part shall be known and may be referred to as the "Louisiana Aquacultural Development Act". Acts 2004, No. 865, §1, eff. July 12, 2004.
LA Rev Stat § 3:559.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§559.2. Legislative findings; purpose

RS 559.2 - Legislative findings; purpose A. The legislature hereby finds and declares that a substantial production of aquatic livestock in private, constructed facilities occurs yearly in Louisiana, which substantially contributes to the vitality of Louisiana's economy. The raising and harvesting of aquatic livestock is substantially similar to and utilizes similar production practices as are used in traditional agriculture. Therefore, the legislature finds that the raising and harvesting of aquatic livestock in a private, constructed environment is agriculture and that aquatic livestock in such an environment is not wildlife. B. No unified program for overseeing and coordinating modern, sustainable aquacultural production exists in Louisiana. The development of a modern aquaculture industry through a regulatory program that allows for the development of current and future aquacultural production, while at the same time protecting the native fish and aquatic life and wildlife and their natural habitat, will be beneficial to the economy of this state. C. The purpose of this Part is to provide a regulatory framework for the orderly development and maintenance of a modern aquacultural segment of Louisiana's agriculture industry and for the promotion of aquaculture and aquacultural products. Acts 2004, No. 865, §1, eff. July 12, 2004.
LA Rev Stat § 3:559.3 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§559.3. Terms defined

RS 559.3 - Terms defined As used in this Part, the following terms shall have the meanings given to them except where the context expressly indicates otherwise: (1) "Aquaculture" means the producing, raising, managing, harvesting, transporting, or marketing of aquatic livestock in privately owned waters or ponds as defined in R.S. 56:8(103) and (104). (2) "Aquatic livestock" means domestic aquatic, nongame, native, freshwater organisms produced, raised, managed, or harvested within or from a constructed impoundment in compliance with rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this Part. (3) "Aquatic producer" means any person engaged in producing, raising, managing, harvesting, or marketing aquatic livestock. (4) "Commissioner" means the Louisiana commissioner of agriculture and forestry. (5) "Department" means the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry. (6) "Facility" means any piece of property that contains a constructed impoundment or other area where aquatic livestock are produced, raised, managed, harvested, or marketed. (7) "Impoundment" means any private, constructed pond, lake, reservoir, tank, cage, or other means of containment that has no inlet from or outlet to any public waters. (8) "Person" means an individual, partnership, firm, company, association, corporation, limited liability company, and any other legal entity or group of persons. Acts 2004, No. 865, §1, eff. July 12, 2004; Acts 2010, No. 743, §2A, eff. July 1, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 3:559.4 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§559.4. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 743, §2C, eff. July 1, 2010.

RS 559.4 - Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 743, §2C, eff. July 1, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 3:559.5 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§559.5. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 743, §2C, eff. July 1, 2010.

RS 559.5 - Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 743, §2C, eff. July 1, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 3:559.6 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§559.6. Powers of the commissioner

RS 559.6 - Powers of the commissioner A. The commissioner shall have the following powers and responsibilities: (1) To develop a regulatory framework for the orderly development and maintenance of a modern, sustainable aquacultural segment of Louisiana's agriculture industry and to promote aquaculture and aquaculture products. (2) To develop criteria for licensing and permitting and for granting or denying licenses and permits issued pursuant to this Part. (3) To hold hearings on alleged violations of the provisions of this Part or of the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this Part. (4) To impose civil penalties and decide on injunctive or other civil relief to be sought for violations of the provisions of this Part or of the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this Part. (5) To adopt rules and regulations as are necessary to implement the provisions of this Part, including regulations establishing the criteria for granting or denying licenses and permits. All rules and regulations shall be adopted in accordance with the provisions of this Part and promulgated in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:950 et seq. (6) To administer and enforce the provisions of this Part and the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this Part. (7) To collect, administer, and disburse the proceeds of all fees, interest, penalties, and other monies collected pursuant to this Part. (8) To issue licenses and permits to persons engaged in aquacultural activities in accordance with this Part. (9) To conduct inspections and investigations in accordance with the provisions of this Part and any rules and regulations adopted pursuant to the provisions of this Part. (10) To seek and obtain injunctive or other civil relief to restrain and prevent violations of this Part, rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this Part, or orders and rulings issued pursuant to this Part. (11) To institute civil proceedings to enforce his orders or rulings, collect any fees, fines, penalties, or costs due under this Part or to otherwise enforce the provisions of this Part or rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this Part. (12) To issue a stop order to prevent a violation or further violation of this Part or of any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to this Part. B. Any suit filed pursuant to this Part may be filed in East Baton Rouge Parish or in any parish of proper venue. Acts 2004, No. 865, §1, eff. July 12, 2004; Acts 2010, No. 743, §2A, eff. July 1, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 3:559.7 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§559.7. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 743, §2C, eff. July 1, 2010.

RS 559.7 - Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 743, §2C, eff. July 1, 2010.