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LA Rev Stat § 56:639.7 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§639.7. Preparation of the Louisiana Artificial Reef Development Plan

RS 639.7 - Preparation of the Louisiana Artificial Reef Development Plan  A. The Louisiana Artificial Reef Initiative is directed to complete its work on the Louisiana Artificial Reef Development Plan, hereinafter called the "plan", within one year of the effective date of this Subpart.  B. The initiative shall present the plan to the council for approval. Upon unanimous approval by the council, and after review by the department, the plan shall be presented by October 1, 1987, to the House and Senate Natural Resources Committees for their approval.  C. All artificial reefs developed in state waters shall be consistent with the approved plan. State agency comments and recommendations on artificial reefs in federal waters shall also be consistent with the approved plan.  D. The plan shall include:  (1) Operational guidelines for the program, including specific participant roles and projected funding requirements for program elements. (2) Geographic, hydrographic, geological, biological, ecological, social, economic, and other criteria for permitting and siting artificial reefs. (3) Design, material, and other criteria for establishing, constructing, and maintaining artificial reefs.  (4) Mechanisms and methodologies for monitoring artificial reefs in compliance with the requirements of permits issued under Section 205 of the National Fishing Act.  (5) Mechanisms and methodologies for managing the use of artificial reefs.  (6) An exclusionary map which depicts priority areas for artificial reef development consistent with this Subpart and the National Fishing Enhancement Act.  (7) Provisions for updating the plan based on findings of the Artificial Reef Development Program.  (8) Provisions for managing the Reef Fund in a manner which will assure successful program implementation.  Acts 1986, No. 100, §1, eff. June 23, 1986.
LA Rev Stat § 56:639.9 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§639.9. Permitting for the construction and management of artificial reefs

RS 639.9 - Permitting for the construction and management of artificial reefs  A. The state of Louisiana is empowered to serve as permittee for artificial reefs in waters covered under this Subpart, provided such reefs are consistent with and established within the guidelines of this Subpart and the National Fishing Enhancement Act. The secretary is hereby empowered to administer and enforce the program for the state of Louisiana.  B. In acquiring necessary federal permits for artificial reefs, the secretary or his designee shall:  (1) Consult with and consider the views of appropriate federal agencies, state, and local governments, and other interested parties.  (2) Ensure that the provisions for siting, constructing, monitoring, maintaining, and managing any artificial reef developed pursuant to this Subpart be consistent with the criteria and standards established under this Subpart and the National Fishing Enhancement Act.  (3) Ensure that title to any artificial reef component or construction material is unambiguous.  (4) Consider the National Artificial Reef Plan developed under Section 204 of the National Fishing Enhancement Act, and notify the secretary of the United States Department of Commerce of any need to deviate from that plan. The secretary of the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, in consultation with the other members of the council, shall also review and comment on other artificial reef permit applications to insure that artificial reef permits sought by groups other than Louisiana are consistent with the state plan developed under this Subpart and the National Fishing Enhancement Act.  Acts 1986, No. 100, §1, eff. June 23, 1986.
LA Rev Stat § 56:639.10 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§639.10. Liability

RS 639.10 - Liability  A. The department, the state of Louisiana and its agencies, and any insurer of these groups shall not be liable for damages caused by activities required to be undertaken under the terms and conditions of state and federal permits acquired for reef development.  B. Any person or company who has transferred title of artificial reef construction materials to the state of Louisiana shall not be liable for damages arising from the use of such materials in an artificial reef, if such materials meet applicable requirements of the National Artificial Reef Plan published under Section 204 of the National Fishing Enhancement Act, and United States Department of Interior regulations.  Acts 1986, No. 100, §1, eff. June 23, 1986.
LA Rev Stat § 56:640.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§640.1. "Right to Fish" Law

RS 640.1 - "Right to Fish" Law  This Subpart shall be known as and may be referred to as the Louisiana Right to Fish Law.  Acts 1986, No. 988, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 56:640.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§640.2. Definitions

RS 640.2 - Definitions  The terms used herein shall have the following meanings ascribed to them, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:  (1) "Fisheries operation" means any type of operation involving the harvesting, processing, storing, canning, or landing of fish, any operation providing fishery support services, or any piece of equipment used therein, including but not limited to fishing vessels, fishing gear and equipment, processing plants, canning plants, docks, piers, loading areas, landing areas, and ice houses.  (2) "Generally accepted fisheries practices" means any practices conducted in a manner consistent with proper and accepted customs and standards as established and followed by similar fisheries operations in similar communities or locales and under similar circumstances.  Acts 1986, No. 988, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 56:640.3 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§640.3. Right to fish; legislation; scientific data

RS 640.3 - Right to fish; legislation; scientific data A. The legislature recognizes that under the public trust doctrine the marine fishery resources, among other natural resources, are managed by the state in trust for the benefit of all its citizens. B. The legislature also recognizes that all citizens of the state have a right to fish in and otherwise enjoy marine waters as long as they are in compliance with current licensing requirements. Furthermore, conservation and management decisions shall be fair and equitable to all the people of the state and implemented in such a manner that no individual, corporation, or other entity acquires an excessive share of such rights and privileges. The right to fish does not convey any property right or ownership in the fishery resource, but rather recognizes continued public access to fishing opportunities in marine waters. C. The legislature further recognizes that the state's marine fishery resources require proper management in order to be sustained biologically and to continually produce a maximum yield of social and economic benefits. To this end, restrictions on legal fishing methods to harvest finfish, shrimp, oysters, crabs, and other marine fish species may become necessary. D. The department shall recommend the elimination or restriction of any fishing gear currently in use or which may be used in recreational or commercial fisheries in implementing its management responsibilities or in response to any emergency situation. While elimination or restriction may have uneven impacts on different groups of fishermen, the proposed measures should be applicable to all people of the state. In addition to acquiring the best available biological data, the department shall use all practicable means to collect all relevant social and economic data in support of such allocation decisionmaking efforts. Acts 1986, No. 988, §1; Acts 1995, No. 1316, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 56:641 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§641. Hunting, fishing licenses; Wild Louisiana Stamp; multi-year issuance; fees

RS 641 - Hunting, fishing licenses; Wild Louisiana Stamp; multi-year issuance; fees  A. The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, through its secretary, may, in addition to the issuance of annual individual hunting and fishing licenses and in order to facilitate the distribution of sport hunting and fishing licenses as provided in this Chapter, provide for the issuance of hunting or fishing licenses, or the Wild Louisiana Stamp, on a three year basis, exclusive of any other special licenses otherwise authorized by law. The license may be issued on an individual license basis or any license combination presently allowed by law. The fee for such multi-year hunting or fishing licenses, or the Wild Louisiana Stamp, issued shall be the same as the sum of the individual hunting or fishing license, or the Wild Louisiana Stamp, or the sum of any combination hunting or fishing license as now or hereafter provided by law. The department shall provide for computerized mail renewal of all licenses or stamps issued under the provisions of this Section. The secretary shall promulgate rules and regulations to effectuate the provisions of this Section.  B. The multiple year license fee collected under the provisions of this Section shall, after receipt and deposit in the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation Fund, as required by law, be appropriated on a pro-rata basis to the department.  NOTE: §641 as amended by Acts 2021, No. 356, eff. June 1, 2022. RS 641 - Exclusive licensing authority; rules and regulations  A. The legislature finds that it is in the best interests of protecting, conserving, and replenishing the wildlife and fisheries resources of the state that the department, through its secretary, shall have authority to provide for the issuance of hunting and fishing licenses through an electronic issuance system.  B. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the secretary shall promulgate rules and regulations to implement an automated license issuance system which includes but is not limited to the following nonexclusive authorization:  (1) To enter into contracts for the provisions of licensing services.  (2) To provide for regulations, qualification criteria, and compensation of licensing agents.  (3) To provide for the funding for an automated license issuance system and related services including license agent commissions.  (4) To provide for criteria to accept or reject applicants or suspend a licensee.  (5) To provide for effective license numbers.  (6) To provide that a license may become effective immediately upon issuance of an effective license number.  (7) To provide for special lottery-type issues.  (8) To enter into agreements for any manner of license issuance, distribution, and compensation therefor, including contingency fee contracts.  Acts 1995, No. 513, §1; Acts 2021, No. 356, §3, eff. June 1, 2022.
LA Rev Stat § 56:641.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§641.1. Exclusive licensing authority; rules and regulations

RS 641.1 - Exclusive licensing authority; rules and regulations  A. The legislature finds that it is in the best interests of protecting, conserving, and replenishing the wildlife and fisheries resources of the state that the department, through its secretary, shall have authority to provide for the issuance of hunting and fishing licenses through an electronic issuance system.  B. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the secretary shall promulgate rules and regulations to implement an automated license issuance system which includes but is not limited to the following nonexclusive authorization:  (1) To enter into contracts for the provisions of licensing services.  (2) To provide for regulations, qualification criteria, and compensation of licensing agents.  (3) To provide for the funding for an automated license issuance system and related services including license agent commissions.  (4) To provide for criteria to accept or reject applicants or suspend a licensee.  (5) To provide for effective license numbers.  (6) To provide that a license may become effective immediately upon issuance of an effective license number.  (7) To provide for special lottery-type issues.  (8) To enter into agreements for any manner of license issuance, distribution, and compensation therefor, including contingency fee contracts.  NOTE: §641.1 as repealed by Acts 2021, No. 356, eff. June 1, 2022. RS 641.1 - Repealed by Acts 2021, No. 356, §6, eff. June 1, 2022.  Acts 1998, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 164, §2, eff. Sept. 21, 1998; Acts 2003, No. 90, §1; Acts 2021, No. 356, §6, eff. June 1, 2022. NOTE: SEE ACTS 1998, 1ST EX. SESS., NO. 164, §4, RE: EFFECTIVENESS AND EFFECTIVE DATE OF ACT. LETTER DATED SEPT. 21, 1998, WAS SENT TO DEPT. OF WILDLIFE & FISHERIES FROM COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION STATING THAT FUNDS WERE APPROPRIATED FROM THE LA. TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION FUND TO IMPLEMENT THE PROGRAM.
LA Rev Stat § 56:641.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§641.2. Certification of certain not-for-profit organizations involved in charitable hunting and fishing activities; exemption from license requirements

RS 641.2 - Certification of certain not-for-profit organizations involved in charitable hunting and fishing activities; exemption from license requirements  The secretary of the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is hereby authorized to certify a not-for-profit organization as an "organization involved in charitable hunting and fishing activities". Individuals engaged in hunting or fishing activities conducted by a not-for-profit organization certified by the secretary as an"organization involved in charitable hunting and fishing activities" shall be exempt from the requirement for a hunting or fishing license while engaged in activities sponsored by that organization.  Acts 2020, No. 178, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 56:642 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§642. Credit card or business check purchases

RS 642 - Credit card or business check purchases  A. The department shall adopt rules for the purchase by credit card of hunting, recreational fishing, and recreational gear licenses, the duck license provided for in R.S. 56:152, the combination or universal license provided for in R.S. 56:646, and the Wild Louisiana Stamp provided for in R.S. 56:1832. The rules shall include the criteria the purchaser and the credit card must meet in order to qualify for use.  B. The department may make available a "900" telephone number that any purchaser may call in order to purchase such licenses by use of a credit card. The department may, by rule, impose an additional fee for the use of a credit card to purchase the licenses, provided that such fee shall not exceed the actual cost incurred by the department for providing for credit card transactions. The department shall adopt a procedure to expedite the issuance of such licenses and stamps purchased by telephone with a credit card.  C. The department shall adopt rules and regulations authorizing the use of a credit or debit card or business check to purchase commercial licenses or permits and for the purchase of oyster tags. The rules and regulations shall include the criteria the purchaser and the credit or debit card or business check shall meet in order to qualify for use.  NOTE: §642 as repealed by Acts 2021, No. 356, eff. June 1, 2022. RS 642 - Repealed by Acts 2021, No. 356, §6, eff. June 1, 2022.  Acts 1995, No. 660, §1; Acts 1998, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 164, §2, eff. Sept. 21, 1998; Acts 2001, No. 270, §1; Acts 2009, No. 374, §1; Acts 2021, No. 356, §6, eff. June 1, 2022. NOTE: SEE ACTS 1998, 1ST EX. SESS., NO. 164, §4, RE: EFFECTIVENESS AND EFFECTIVE DATE OF ACT. LETTER DATED SEPT. 21, 1998, WAS SENT TO DEPT. OF WILDLIFE & FISHERIES FROM COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION STATING THAT FUNDS WERE APPROPRIATED FROM THE LA. TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION FUND TO IMPLEMENT THE PROGRAM.
LA Rev Stat § 56:645 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§645. Fishing and hunting license checkoff; donation for veterans with disabilities

RS 645 - Fishing and hunting license checkoff; donation for veterans with disabilities  A. Each individual who purchases a fishing or hunting license may make a donation to help provide disabled veterans with hunting and fishing licenses. The donation shall be made at the time of the purchase and shall be made upon the license form prescribed by the secretary.  B. There is hereby created within the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries a special escrow account known as the "Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation Escrow Account". The escrow account is created to receive deposits of donations made for the benefit of disabled veterans when an individual purchases a fishing and hunting license. The monies in the account shall be used solely to purchase hunting and fishing licenses for disabled veterans. No more than ten percent of the monies in the account shall be used for administrative costs. All unexpended and unencumbered monies in this account at the end of the fiscal year shall remain in the account. The monies in the account shall be invested by the state treasurer in the same manner as monies in the state general fund.  Acts 2021, No. 356, §3, eff. June 1, 2022.
LA Rev Stat § 56:646 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§646. Louisiana Sportsman's Paradise license

RS 646 - Louisiana Sportsman's Paradise license  The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, through its secretary, shall provide for the issuance to Louisiana residents of a universal license called the Louisiana Sportsman's Paradise license, which shall include the basic hunting and sport fishing licenses, including the saltwater angling and the recreational gear licenses, the big game, bow, and primitive firearms hunting licenses, state duck and turkey stamps, and WMA hunting permit, applicable to sport fishing and hunting, in accordance with any rules, regulations, and procedures promulgated by the secretary. The license shall not include the recreational gear license for trawls specified in R.S. 56:302.3(B)(5)(b). The fee for the Louisiana Sportsman's Paradise license shall be one hundred dollars. The license may be renewed by mail.  NOTE: §646 as repealed by Acts 2021, No. 356, eff. June 1, 2022. RS 646 - Repealed by Acts 2021, No. 356, §6, eff. June 1, 2022.  Added by Acts 1978, No. 541, §1. Acts 1992, No. 609, §1, eff. July 1, 1993; Acts 1993, No. 72, §1, eff. July 1, 1993; Acts 2000, 2d Ex. Sess., No. 1, §3, eff. June 26, 2000; Acts 2004, No. 94, §1, eff. May 28, 2004; Acts 2008, No. 51, §1, eff. June 5, 2008; Acts 2021, No. 356, §6, eff. June 1, 2022.
LA Rev Stat § 56:647 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§647. Suspension or denial of hunting and fishing license; failure to pay child support, individual income tax, or unemployment compensation overpayment

RS 647 - Suspension or denial of hunting and fishing license; failure to pay child support, individual income tax, or unemployment compensation overpayment A.(1) Regardless of the requirements for the issuance or renewal of a license pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter, all hunting and fishing licenses issued pursuant to this Chapter are also subject to the provisions of R.S. 9:315.30 et seq., suspension of license for nonpayment of child support and R.S. 23:1749.1 et seq., suspension of license for nonpayment of unemployment compensation overpayment. (2) The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries shall adopt rules and regulations in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act to effectuate the orderly and expeditious suspension and reissuance of hunting and fishing licenses in accordance with R.S. 9:315.30 et seq. and R.S. 23:1749.1 et seq. B.(1) Regardless of the requirements for the issuance or renewal of a license pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter, all recreational hunting and fishing licenses issued pursuant to this Chapter are also subject to the provisions of R.S. 9:315.40 et seq., revocation of license for nonpayment of child support and R.S. 23:1749.1 et seq., suspension of license for nonpayment of unemployment compensation overpayment. (2) The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries shall adopt rules and regulations in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act to effectuate the orderly and expeditious suspension and reissuance of recreational hunting and fishing licenses in accordance with R.S. 9:315.40 et seq. and R.S. 23:1749.1 et seq. C.(1) Regardless of the requirements for the issuance or renewal of a license pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter, all hunting and fishing licenses issued pursuant to this Chapter are also subject to the provisions of R.S. 47:296.3, suspension, revocation, or denial of license for nonpayment of individual income taxes, and any rules and regulations adopted to administer R.S. 47:296.3. (2) The secretary of the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, in cooperation with the secretary of the Department of Revenue, shall adopt rules and regulations, in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, to effectuate the orderly and expeditious suspension, revocation, or denial, and reissuance of hunting and fishing licenses, in accordance with R.S. 47:296.3. Acts 1995, No. 751, §2; Acts 1995, No. 1078, §4, eff. Jan. 1, 1996; Acts 2003, No. 380, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 2004; Acts 2012, No. 263, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 56:647.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§647.1. Special outdoor press license

RS 647.1 - Special outdoor press license  A. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission shall establish a special outdoor press license for purchase by nonresident members of the outdoor press for a fee of twenty dollars. The license shall be valid for a time period not to exceed seven consecutive days. The secretary may waive the fee for good cause on a case-by-case basis.  B. Applications for the license and supporting documentation and the license fees must be filed with the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries for approval. The license fee shall be returned to the applicant for any application not approved by the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. The commission shall establish by rules and regulations the privileges included in the license, the criteria for determining a member of the outdoor press, and the factors to be considered for fee waivers. Development of the criteria shall be in consultation with the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism and the Louisiana Outdoor Writers Association.  NOTE: §647.1 as repealed by Acts 2021, No. 356, eff. June 1, 2022. RS 647.1 - Repealed by Acts 2021, No. 356, §6, eff. June 1, 2022.  Acts 2001, No. 582, §1, eff. June 22, 2001; Acts 2004, No. 438, §1; Acts 2021, No. 356, §6, eff. June 1, 2022.
LA Rev Stat § 56:648 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§648. Definitions

RS 648 - Definitions  As used in this Subpart, the following definitions shall apply:  (1) "Wild animal" means any wild creature, including fish, wild birds, and wild quadrupeds, the taking of which is authorized by the provisions of this Title.  (2) "Process of taking" means any act directed at the lawful taking of a wild animal, including the acts of travel, camping, or other activity occurring in preparation for the taking which occurs on state-managed lands or waters governed by the provisions of R.S. 56:781-R.S. 56:787 or which occurs on private lands or waters with the permission of the owner or his agent.  Added by Acts 1982, No. 376, §1.