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LA Rev Stat § 56:1851 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§1851. Penalties and enforcement

RS 1851 - Penalties and enforcement  A.(1) The administrator may impose a civil penalty of up to one thousand dollars for each violation of this Part or the rules and regulations adopted under this Part and the administrator may suspend, annul, withdraw, or revoke any permit issued pursuant to this Part for any such violation. Each day on which a violation occurs shall be a separate offense.  (2) Civil penalties may be assessed and the suspension, annulment, withdrawal, or revocation of a permit may be imposed only by a ruling of the administrator based on an adjudicatory hearing held in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:950 et seq.  (3) The administrator may institute civil proceedings to enforce his rulings in the district court for the parish in which the violation occurs.  B. The administrator may issue cease and desist orders, compliance orders, and obtain injunctions or other appropriate relief upon determining that a violation of this Part or rules and regulations adopted under this Part or agreements made pursuant to the provisions of this Part has occurred, is occurring, or is about to occur.  C. Unless otherwise provided by this Part, intentional violation of the provisions of this Part constitutes a class 2-B violation; however, there shall be no forfeiture of anything seized in connection with the violation.  Acts 1987, No. 646, §1; Acts 1988, No. 947, §1, eff. July 27, 1988; Acts 2003, No. 98, §1; Acts 2021, No. 241, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 56:1852 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§1852. Privately owned streams; copies of rules

RS 1852 - Privately owned streams; copies of rules  A. Recognizing that some few of the streams recommended for inclusion as natural and scenic rivers may not be state owned but owned by adjacent landowners, the state legislature encourages riparian owners to grant to the system administrator scenic servitudes and surface servitudes. B. Except as provided in R.S. 56:1853 and R.S. 56:1854, no provision of this Part shall restrict the normal activities of landowners within the boundaries of their own property unless a mutual agreement has been entered into with the system administrator. C. Any interested party, upon written request to the administrator, shall be provided copies of rules then in effect or thereafter adopted by the administrator pursuant to the provisions of this Part. Added by Acts 1970, No. 398, §1; Acts 1988, No. 947, §1, eff. July 27, 1988.
LA Rev Stat § 56:1853 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§1853. Prohibited uses

RS 1853 - Prohibited uses Channelization, clearing and snagging, channel realignment and reservoir construction of those rivers and streams included within this system are hereby prohibited. Violations of the provisions of this Section constitute a class six violation, R.S. 56:36. Acts 1988, No. 947, §1, eff. July 27, 1988; Acts 1999, No. 1269, §1, eff. July 12, 1999; Acts 2000, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 54, §2; Acts 2000, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 80, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 56:1854 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§1854. Commercial cutting of trees

RS 1854 - Commercial cutting of trees  A. The cutting or harvesting of timber within one hundred feet of the ordinary low water mark of a natural and scenic or historic and scenic river provided for in this Part is prohibited except as follows:  (1) The selective harvesting of trees for commercial purposes is permitted.  (2) The cutting of trees for the control of disease or insects is permitted.  (3) The harvesting of timber for personal use by the person who owns or leases the property is permitted.  B. When trees are cut or harvested, for any purpose, within one hundred feet of the ordinary low water mark of a natural and scenic or historic and scenic river provided for in this Part, the person who owns or leases the property shall be responsible for removing the tree tops from the river.  C. A violation of the provisions of this Section constitutes a class two violation, R.S. 56:32.  Acts 1988, No. 947, §1, eff. July 27, 1988.
LA Rev Stat § 56:1856 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§1856. Historic and scenic rivers

RS 1856 - Historic and scenic rivers  A. The provisions of this Part shall be applicable to those historic and scenic rivers designated below and full consideration shall be given to the detrimental effect of any proposed action upon the historic and scenic character thereof, as well as the benefits of the proposed use. B. The following are designated as historic and scenic rivers: (1) Bayou St. John within the boundaries of Orleans Parish. (2) Bayou Manchac - From the Amite River to the Mississippi River. Acts 1982, No. 267, §1; Acts 1988, No. 947, §1, eff. July 27, 1988; Acts 2009, No. 370, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 56:1861 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§1861. Short title

RS 1861 - Short title  This Part shall be known as and may be cited as the "Louisiana Natural Areas Registry."  Acts 1987, No. 324, §1, eff. July 6, 1987.
LA Rev Stat § 56:1862 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§1862. Legislative findings and purpose

RS 1862 - Legislative findings and purpose  A. The legislature finds and declares that there is a need for additional organized, accessible information to identify and make known the types and locations of plant and animal life, geological areas, and other natural areas in this state, and that a system of protection and management of these areas should be implemented and maintained through a procedure of voluntary action by the owners of the property on which these areas may be located.  B. The legislature states that the purpose of this Part is to establish a registration procedure by which owners of natural areas may voluntarily agree to manage and protect the areas according to rules set forth by the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and to establish a procedure by which the owners of natural areas may voluntarily agree to convey any or all of their right, title, and interest in such property to the state to be managed and protected by the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries for the people of Louisiana.  Acts 1987, No. 324, §1, eff. July 6, 1987.
LA Rev Stat § 56:1863 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§1863. Definitions

RS 1863 - Definitions  For the purposes of this Part, the following words shall have the meaning ascribed herein unless the context shall otherwise require:  (1) "Dedicate" shall mean the transfer to the department of any real right or interest in any natural area to be held for the people of Louisiana in a manner consistent with the provisions, intent, and purposes of this Part. (2) "Department" shall mean the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.  (3) "Natural area" shall mean an area of land, water, or air, or combination thereof, which contains an element of the state's natural diversity, including, but not limited to, individual plant or animal life, natural geological areas, unique natural communities, habitats of endangered or threatened species, ecosystems, or any other area of unique ecological, scientific or educational interest.  (4) "Natural area preserve" shall mean a natural area which is voluntarily dedicated.  (5) "Register" shall mean the written or oral agreement between the owner of a natural area and the department for designation of the natural area and for its placement on the register of natural areas by voluntary agreement between the owner of the natural area and the department. The registration of a natural area does not constitute a dedication of the property. (6) "Register of natural areas" shall mean a listing of natural areas which are being managed by the owner of the natural area according to the rules and regulations of the department.  Acts 1987, No. 324, §1, eff. July 6, 1987.
LA Rev Stat § 56:1864 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§1864. Powers and duties of department

RS 1864 - Powers and duties of department  The department shall have the following powers and duties:  (1) To utilize inventory data compiled by the Louisiana Natural Heritage Program of the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries concerning the natural areas of the state.  (2) To accept on behalf of the people of Louisiana any right, title, or interest to any natural area.  (3) To establish and maintain a register of natural areas.  (4) To enter into agreements to register natural areas.  (5) To enter into agreements to provide for the department to have a first option to purchase any natural area.  (6) To select natural areas for placement on the register of natural areas or for dedication as a natural area preserve, or both.  (7) To provide for the management and preservation of natural area preserves in accordance with the provisions set forth in the dedication which establish the natural area as a natural area preserve.  (8) To cooperate with any agency of the United States, the state of Louisiana and any other state, any political subdivision of this state and with private persons or organizations to implement the provisions of this Part.  (9) To discharge any other duty or action necessary to implement the provisions of this Part.  Acts 1987, No. 324, §1, eff. July 6, 1987.
LA Rev Stat § 56:1865 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§1865. Register of natural areas

RS 1865 - Register of natural areas  The department shall publish and revise at least annually a register of natural areas.  Acts 1987, No. 324, §1, eff. July 6, 1987.
LA Rev Stat § 56:1866 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§1866. Registration of natural areas

RS 1866 - Registration of natural areas  A.(1) The owner of any natural area may, if the department so agrees, register the natural area by entering into a voluntary oral or written agreement with the department for the owner to manage and protect the natural area according to the rules and regulations promulgated by the department. If the owner agrees to register the area, he shall be given a certificate of registration and shall be committed to manage the area according to the terms of the agreement with the department.  (2) The agreement may be terminated by either party after thirty days written notice. The owner, upon termination, shall surrender the certificate. Any first option to purchase the department may have entered into shall remain with the department unless the department shall relinquish the option in writing.  B. Any property acquired by the department or any other agency of the state or political subdivision thereof pursuant to any other authority in law may be registered according to the provisions of this Part.  Acts 1987, No. 324, §1, eff. July 6, 1987.
LA Rev Stat § 56:1867 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§1867. Dedication of natural areas

RS 1867 - Dedication of natural areas  A. The owner of any natural area may dedicate that area as a natural area preserve by executing with the department an act transferring such portion of the owner's interest in the property as agreed upon by the owner and the department to the department for the people of Louisiana.  B. The department may acquire any natural area by donation, purchase, exchange, devise, or bequest.  C. The department may dedicate any property owned by the department as a natural area preserve by filing and recording an act subjecting the property to the provisions of this Part in the office of the clerk of court in the parish which any or all of the area is located.  D. The property dedicated pursuant to this Part shall be subject to the rules and regulations of the department which:  (1) Require the protection, preservation, management, custody, and use of the natural area preserve in a manner consistent with the intent and purposes of this Part.  (2) Define the rights and privileges of the owner and the department. (3) Provide for such other provisions as the owner or department shall deem necessary to discharge the provisions of this Part or to complete the transfer.  E. The department shall agree to no such acts which do not provide for the protection, preservation, and management of the natural area in a manner consistent with the intent and purposes of this Part.  F. The department shall be the agency of the state of Louisiana primarily responsible for acquisition of natural area preserves, but no provision of this Part shall be construed to limit the department's authority to acquire other property. Any property acquired by the department or any other agency of the state or political subdivision thereof pursuant to any other authority in law may be dedicated according to the provision of this Part.  G. No provision of this Part shall be construed to limit the authority of any other agency to acquire and dedicate natural areas according to the provisions of this Part.  H. No property dedicated pursuant to this Part may be transferred or assigned by the department or any successor in title unless it is subject to the provisions of this Part and any act which requires the management and preservation of the property in accordance with the intent and purpose of this Part.  Acts 1987, No. 324, §1, eff. July 6, 1987.
LA Rev Stat § 56:1868 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§1868. Management, protection and inspection of natural area preserves

RS 1868 - Management, protection and inspection of natural area preserves  A. A natural area preserve is held in trust by the state of Louisiana for present and future generations and shall be managed and protected according to the rules and regulations set forth by the department. A natural area preserve is hereby declared to be at the highest, best, and most important use for the public.  B. The department shall inspect or provide for the inspection at least annually of each natural area preserve to ensure that the provisions of this Part and the terms of the transfer or dedication are being followed.  Acts 1987, No. 324, §1, eff. July 6, 1987.
LA Rev Stat § 56:1869 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§1869. Rules and regulations

RS 1869 - Rules and regulations  The department shall adopt rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Part in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:950 et seq.  Acts 1987, No. 324, §1, eff. July 6, 1987.
LA Rev Stat § 56:1901 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§1901. Legislative findings and declarations

RS 1901 - Legislative findings and declarations  The Louisiana Legislature finds:  A. That it is the policy of this state to conserve species of wildlife and native plants for human enjoyment, for scientific purposes, and to insure their perpetuation as viable components of this state's economic and ecological systems.  B. That species of wildlife and native plants normally occurring within this state which may be found to be threatened or endangered within the state should be accorded such protection as is necessary to maintain and to enhance their numbers.  C. That the state should assist in the protection of species of wildlife that are determined to be "threatened" or "endangered" elsewhere pursuant to the federal Endangered Species Act of 1973, 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq., as concurred in by the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission, by prohibiting the taking, possession, transportation, exportation from the state, processing, sale or offer for sale or shipment within this state of such endangered species, or by carefully regulating such activities with regard to such species. Exceptions to such prohibitions, for the purpose of enhancing the conservation of such species, may be permitted as set forth elsewhere in this Part.  D. That funding for the conservation of threatened or endangered species and native plants may be made available to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries annually by appropriations from the general fund of the state. Additionally, sources other than those normally used by the department to support its present wildlife programs may be utilized, including but not limited to federal funding through Section 6 of the federal Endangered Species Act of 1973 and to that extent the department may enter into cooperative agreements with the proper authorities of the government of the United States, issue and promote the sale of "Endangered Species" stamps or utilize such other methods as are deemed appropriate to accomplish the purposes of this Part.  Acts 1974, No.473, §1; Acts 1981, No. 736, §1; Acts 2017, No. 228, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 56:1902 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§1902. Definitions

RS 1902 - Definitions  For the purpose of this Part:  (1) "Native plant" shall mean any nonvascular or vascular plant occurring outside of cultivation, excluding species that are known to have escaped cultivation or to have been intentionally or unintentionally introduced from outside of Louisiana since European colonization.  (2) "Threatened or endangered species" shall mean any species of wildlife or native plant determined by the secretary of the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries or by the secretary of the Interior of the United States with concurrence by the Wildlife and Fisheries Commission to be of a class that requires protective regulation to prevent its extinction or the destruction or deterioration of its economic usefulness within this state, presently or in the foreseeable future.  (3) "Wildlife" shall mean all species of wild vertebrates, and invertebrates.  Added by Acts 1974, No. 473, §1. Amended by Acts 1980, No. 595, §1; Acts 1981, No. 736, §1; Acts 2017, No. 228, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 56:1903 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§1903. Conservation, study, regulation; authority

RS 1903 - Conservation, study, regulation; authority   A. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is authorized to conserve resident species of wildlife or native plants, and those species determined to be threatened or endangered by the secretary and the secretary of the Interior of the United States, and to formulate conservation programs and plans, to be submitted to the secretary of Interior for review.  B. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is authorized to conduct investigations on resident wildlife or native plants in order to develop information relating to populations, distribution, habitat needs, limiting factors and other biological, economic, and ecological data to determine conservation measures necessary for their continued ability to sustain themselves successfully. On the basis of such determinations the commission may issue regulations designed to assist the continued ability of wildlife or native plants deemed in need of conservation to perpetuate themselves successfully. The department may conduct ongoing investigations of wildlife or native plants and the commission may from time to time amend such regulations.  C. The commission may establish such programs, including acquisition of land or aquatic habitat or interests therein, as are deemed necessary for the conservation of threatened or endangered species of wildlife or native plants. The commission may utilize all vested authority except the power of expropriation to carry out the purposes of this Part.  Added by Acts 1974, No. 473, §1; Amended by Acts 1981, No. 736, §1; Acts 2017, No. 228, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 56:1905 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§1905. Retroactivity; importation

RS 1905 - Retroactivity; importation  None of the provisions of this Part shall be construed to apply retroactively or to prohibit importation into the state of wildlife which may be lawfully imported into the United States or lawfully taken and removed from another state or to prohibit entry into this state or the possession, transportation, exportation, processing, sale or offer for sale or shipment of any wildlife which has been determined to be an endangered or threatened species in this state but not in the state where originally taken if the person engaging in such activity demonstrates by substantial evidence that such wildlife was lawfully taken and lawfully removed from such state. Provided, however, that this section shall not be construed to permit the possession, transportation, exportation, processing, sale or offer for sale or shipment within this state of species of wildlife determined, pursuant to the Federal Endangered Species Act to be an endangered or threatened species, except as permitted by Subsection G of Section 1904 of this Part.  Added by Acts 1974, No. 473, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 56:1906 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§1906. Endangered species stamps

RS 1906 - Endangered species stamps  A. In addition to other methods of funding available for implementation of this Part the commission is authorized to issue and promote the sale to the general public of "endangered species" stamps, which shall be commemorative stamps, and which shall be limited to a maximum price of ten dollars for each stamp purchased.  B. Proceeds from the sale of these stamps shall be transmitted to the state treasurer who shall deposit the funds in a special account to be designated as the "endangered species fund", and which funds shall be used in addition to any other monies available for implementation of this Part.  Added by Acts 1974, No. 473, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 56:1907 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§1907. Penalties and enforcement

RS 1907 - Penalties and enforcement  Any violation of the provisions of this Part or any regulation adopted pursuant to the provisions of this Part shall constitute a class six violation punishable under the provisions of R.S. 56:36.  Added by Acts 1974, No. 473, §1. Amended by Acts 1981, No. 837, §3; Acts 2017, No. 228, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 56:1921 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§1921. Findings, policy, and purposes

RS 1921 - Findings, policy, and purposes  The Legislature of Louisiana finds that Louisiana is endowed with a diversity of natural areas having unique ecological systems, plant and animal life, geological formations, wildlife habitats, and scenic beauty that are not found in other parts of the United States. It is hereby declared and established as the policy of Louisiana and the purpose of this Part that these natural areas be conserved, protected and enhanced for the benefit of our citizens and future generations. In furtherance of this policy and to implement the provisions of Article IX, Section 1 of the Louisiana Constitution, there is hereby established the Wildlife Habitat and Natural Heritage Trust for the purpose of acquiring and properly managing such natural areas in Louisiana.  Acts 1988, No. 492, §1, eff. July 9, 1988.