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LA Rev Stat § 56:175 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§175. License for sale of birds killed and tagged

RS 175 - License for sale of birds killed and tagged  A. No person shall sell or offer for sale any birds killed and tagged as herein provided without first obtaining a license to do so from the secretary, and then only if the breeder's tags or seals remain affixed as aforesaid until the portions or carcasses of the birds have been wholly consumed.  B. No person shall sell any portion of such birds provided for in this Subpart which does not at the time have affixed thereto the tag or seal. However, the keeper of a hotel, restaurant, boardinghouse, or club, or a retail dealer in meat, may sell portions of the carcasses of such birds so tagged or sealed to a patron or customer for actual consumption without a license being required.  Amended by Acts 1974, No. 717, §1; Acts 1981, No. 736, §1; Acts 1991, No. 110, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 56:176 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§176. Report of birds or animals killed and sold

RS 176 - Report of birds or animals killed and sold  On or before April 15 in each year every licensee shall make a report to the secretary covering the period from October 1 to March 31. The report shall state the total number of each such animal or bird provided for in this Subpart, or the parts thereof, killed, sold, or transported, under the provisions of this Subpart. A second report shall be made on or before October 15 of each year covering the period from April 1 to September 30. The reports shall set forth the name of the person to whom the animals or birds were sold or transported and shall be verified by the affidavit of the licensed breeder, or if the license was issued to a corporation, by an officer thereof.  Amended by Acts 1974, No. 717, §1; Acts 1981, No. 736, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 56:177 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§177. Fencing farms or preserves

RS 177 - Fencing farms or preserves  Any farm or preserve used for breeding of deer pursuant to this Subpart shall be surrounded by a fence of a height of not less than seven feet of wire or other material of a pattern to be approved by the secretary.  Amended by Acts 1974, No. 717, §1; Acts 1981, No. 736, §1; Acts 1992, No. 41, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 56:178 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§178. Ownership of birds and animals on fenced breeding area; trespass

RS 178 - Ownership of birds and animals on fenced breeding area; trespass  Whoever under the authority of this Sub-part has in his lawful possession on such posted or fenced breeding area any such animal or bird or parts thereof shall have a property right therein and shall be the owner thereof. Whoever enters the game farm or preserve or catches, takes, or molests such animals or birds when the area has been posted or fenced according to law shall be punished as though the animals or birds were ordinary domestic animals and birds subject to the common property rights of the state.
LA Rev Stat § 56:179 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§179. Repealed by Acts 1974, No. 717, §4

RS 179 - Repealed by Acts 1974, No. 717, §4
LA Rev Stat § 56:180 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§180. Revocation of license

RS 180 - Revocation of license  The secretary may revoke the license of any person violating any provision of this Subpart, and thereafter no similar license shall be issued to that person.  Amended by Acts 1974, No. 717, §1; acts 1981, No. 736, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 56:181 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§181. Penalty for violation of Sub-part

RS 181 - Penalty for violation of Sub-part  Whoever violates any provision of this Sub-part for which a punishment has not otherwise been provided shall be fined not less than twenty-five dollars nor more than one hundred dollars, or imprisoned for not more than thirty days, or both.
LA Rev Stat § 56:191 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§191. Title

RS 191 - Title  The cooperative environmental action program to save wildlife cover and provide abundant game for future generations mandated by this Subpart shall be known as "Louisiana Acres for Wildlife."  Added by Acts 1979, No. 481, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 56:192 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§192. Purpose

RS 192 - Purpose  The purpose of Louisiana Acres for Wildlife is to supplement the commission's efforts of protection, conservation, and fostering of wild birds and game within the state of Louisiana in wildlife management areas, refuges and recreation areas under its jurisdiction by stimulating the application of sound wildlife management practices by providing recommendations to private landowners or lessees producing and maintaining suitable food, water, and cover conditions favorable to the support, replenishment, and propagation of the wildlife of the state.  Added by Acts 1979, No. 481, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 56:193 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§193. Wildlife biologists; duties; qualification

RS 193 - Wildlife biologists; duties; qualification  A. To ensure the effective protection and propagation of wild birds and game of the state, the secretary shall employ such personnel as are necessary and are funded by the legislature to carry out the provisions of this program.  B. Biologists appointed pursuant to Subsection A shall be permanent status commissioned employees of the commission, shall administer Louisiana Acres for Wildlife by supplying environmental assistance to qualified landowners or lessees on an annual basis to improve the habitat for wildlife in the state. This assistance may include, but is not limited, to providing seed packages and plant bundles for planting and educational instruction and wildlife habitat evaluation surveys to qualified landowners or lessees. This program shall include dissemination of instructional material in an endeavor to guarantee that certain land throughout the state shall be utilized for wildlife habitats.  C. The Louisiana Acres for Wildlife program shall use its resources to:  (1) Instruct and train qualified personnel as to the policies and procedures for administering the program.  (2) Supply personnel, farmers, landowners, lessees, and cooperating agencies with pertinent brochures, handouts, and other information containing management techniques and applications.  (3) Properly suggest and prepare wildlife management recommendations.  (4) Develop and maintain a close working relationship with other state and federal agencies that have similar or corresponding programs directly or indirectly affecting private land development and management.  D. To be eligible to participate in this program, a plot of land shall be at least one acre in size and be utilized as either farmland, wetland, woodland, or pasture. This program is entirely voluntary, and landowners and other participants who choose to participate in this program shall agree that plots shall be maintained and management practices on such lands shall be continued for at least one year. Land within parks and outdoor recreation areas, and public wildlife management areas, refuges, and other publicly owned lands where wildlife management has already been implemented are ineligible to participate in this program. Qualification for participation in this program shall be determined by rules and regulations promulgated by the commission not inconsistent with law.  Added by Acts 1979, No. 481, §1. Amended by Acts 1981, No. 736, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 56:252 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§252. Residence of alligator hunters, fur buyers and dealers

RS 252 - Residence of alligator hunters, fur buyers and dealers  A. Only such persons who are bona fide residents, as defined in R.S. 56:8, may apply for a resident alligator hunters license. B. Only such persons who are bona fide residents, as defined in R.S. 56:8, may apply for resident fur buyer or dealer licenses. C. Violation of this Section constitutes a class two violation. Acts 1970, No. 550, §1. Amended by Acts 1977, No. 558, §3; Acts 1982, No. 730, §2; Acts 1990, No. 194, §1, eff. July 2, 1990.
LA Rev Stat § 56:254 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§254. Repealed by Acts 1992, No. 499, §2, eff. June 22, 1992.

RS 254 - Repealed by Acts 1992, No. 499, §2, eff. June 22, 1992.
LA Rev Stat § 56:255 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§255. Alligator records; inspections

RS 255 - Alligator records; inspections  A. Every resident or nonresident buyer and every resident or nonresident dealer shall keep within the state a complete record on forms procured from or approved by the department of all purchases and sales made by him of whole alligators and alligator hides and skins, showing the number and kinds that were bought and sold, from whom purchased and to whom sold, the dates of purchases and sales, and when each purchase was made, giving all information to the department that it may require. All records, books, and memoranda of each resident alligator hunter, resident and nonresident buyer, and resident or nonresident dealer, shall be open at all times to the inspection of the duly authorized officer of the department who may inspect the skins on hand at any time and check and verify the books, records, and reports.  B. Every buyer or dealer having raw, green, undressed alligator hides in his possession shall file with the department within sixty days after the date of purchase, prior to shipping out of state, or prior to tanning, whichever comes first, a complete report, on forms procured from or approved by the department wherein is set forth in detail the number of raw, green, undressed alligator hides, with a detailed description thereof, then owned or held in possession as owner or agent by the person filing the report forms. The report shall contain the names and addresses of the persons from whom the hides were purchased and the place and date of purchase.  C. Violation of this Section constitutes a class three violation.  Acts 1970, No. 550, §1. Amended by Acts 1980, No. 591, §1; Acts 1981, No. 736, §1; Acts 1981, No. 837, §3; Acts 1981, No. 838, §1; Acts 1982, No. 730, §2; Acts 1990, No. 194, §1, eff. July 2, 1990; Acts 1992, No. 499, §1, eff. June 22, 1992.
LA Rev Stat § 56:256 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§256. Repealed by Acts 2021, No. 356, §5, eff. Nov. 15, 2021.

RS 256 - Repealed by Acts 2021, No. 356, §5, eff. Nov. 15, 2021.
LA Rev Stat § 56:257 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§257. Repealed by Acts 2021, No. 356, §5, eff. Nov. 15, 2021.

RS 257 - Repealed by Acts 2021, No. 356, §5, eff. Nov. 15, 2021.
LA Rev Stat § 56:258 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§258. Dealer records; payment of tax; confiscation of furs and skins

RS 258 - Dealer records; payment of tax; confiscation of furs and skins  A. Every dealer shall maintain complete detailed records of the kind and number of furs purchased inside and outside of the state and of all such furs shipped out of the state or tanned within the state. Dealer records shall be completed and made available to the department for audit purposes within sixty days after the close of the trapping season.  B. Every dealer shall maintain complete detailed records of the number of whole alligators and alligator skins purchased inside and outside the state and all alligator skins shipped out of state or alligator skins tanned within the state. Dealer records shall be completed and furnished to the department at the time of shipment or prior to tanning.  C. Any violation of this Section constitutes a class three violation.  Acts 1970, No. 550, §1. Amended by Acts 1975, No. 255, §1; Acts 1980, No. 594, §1; Acts 1981, No. 837, §3; Acts 1982, No. 730, §2; Acts 1992, No. 499, §1, eff. June 22, 1992; Acts 1992, No. 528, §1, eff. June 29, 1992; Acts 2021, No. 356, §2, eff. Nov. 15, 2021.
LA Rev Stat § 56:260 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§260. Setting a trap, snare, net, or other device

RS 260 - Setting a trap, snare, net, or other device  A. No person shall set any trap, capable of taking any nongame quadruped more than one day before the open trapping or alligator season, or permit such device to remain set after the closing day of the open season. All traps shall be run daily and all traps must be removed from the trapping grounds and alligator hunting areas the last day of open season.  B. Violation of this Section constitutes a class four violation.  Acts 1970, No. 550, §1. Amended by Acts 1977, No. 183, §2; Acts 1981, No. 837, §3; Acts 1982, No. 730, §2; Acts 1992, No. 528, §1, eff. June 29, 1992.
LA Rev Stat § 56:261 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§261. Possession; alligator eggs, live alligators, skins

RS 261 - Possession; alligator eggs, live alligators, skins  A. No person shall take or possess the eggs of alligators, or alligators, or their skins in any parish of this state except as provided for by rules and regulations of the commission. Alligators or their skins shall be tagged as provided for by rules and regulations of the commission. The possession or sale of untagged wild harvested alligators or their skins is prohibited. Upon approval by the commission, a special permit shall be issued to take, possess, or sell the eggs of alligators or live alligators.  B. Violation of this Section constitutes a class four violation.  Amended by Acts 1950, No. 450, §1; Acts 1970, No. 550, §1; Acts 1981, No. 837, §3; Acts 1990, No. 194, §1, eff. July 2, 1990; Acts 1991, No. 578, §1; Acts 1992, No. 499, §1, eff. June 22, 1992.
LA Rev Stat § 56:263 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§263. Alligator parts; buying and selling; license; reports; tagging

RS 263 - Alligator parts; buying and selling; license; reports; tagging  A.(1) Each alligator parts dealer shall secure an alligator parts dealer license from the department before commencing business. The license shall be secured annually and shall be furnished upon the payment of one hundred five dollars.  (2) Each retailer purchasing for retail sale finished alligator parts made from parts other than hides shall secure a license from the department before commencing business. The license shall be secured annually and shall be furnished upon the payment of ten dollars.  B.(1) Any licensed alligator hunter or farmer may sell alligator carcasses or parts, provided he completes an official alligator parts transaction form, furnished or approved by the department, for every alligator part transaction and provides each purchaser with a bill of sale. These forms shall be submitted to the department by the alligator hunter at the end of the calendar year and by the alligator farmer with his annual report which is due by December first of each year.  (2) Any alligator parts dealer purchasing alligator parts shall complete an official alligator parts purchase form for each purchase. Any alligator parts dealer selling alligator parts shall complete an official alligator parts sale form for each sale and provide each purchaser with a bill of sale. These parts transaction forms shall be furnished by the department and shall be submitted to the department annually, no later than June thirtieth.  (3) Any alligator parts retailer purchasing finished alligator parts shall maintain a bill of sale for each purchase for a period of six months after such purchase. These records shall be available for inspection by the department.  (4) The records of transactions involving alligator parts of alligator hunters, farmers, and parts dealers, shall be available for inspection by the department. Each parts dealer shall maintain complete records for a period of one year following any transaction.  C. All other rules and regulations pertaining to commerce in alligator parts shall be determined solely by the department.  D. Violation of this Section constitutes a class two violation.  Added by Acts 1977, No. 557, §2. Amended by Acts 1981, No. 837, §3; Acts 1984, No. 277, §1; Acts 1992, No. 499, §1, eff. June 22, 1992; Acts 2021, No. 356, §2, eff. Nov. 15, 2021.
LA Rev Stat § 56:264 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§264. Scientific research

RS 264 - Scientific research  The commission shall conduct scientific researches into the life habits of the nongame quadrupeds through technically trained officers and employees and, when practicable, give full publicity to such biological findings.  Acts 1970, No. 550, §1; Acts 1990, No. 194, §1, eff. July 2, 1990.
LA Rev Stat § 56:265 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§265. Trespass on marshlands to trap or hunt fur bearing animals

RS 265 - Trespass on marshlands to trap or hunt fur bearing animals  No person shall go upon marsh or low prairie lands, or swamplands belonging to another, without the consent of the owner or of one authorized to grant consent; and there capture, catch, trap, take, shoot, or ensnare any alligator, mink, muskrat, nutria, otter or raccoon; nor attempt to commit, or be upon such lands for the purpose of committing, any such act; nor aid, assist, or abet another to commit or to attempt to commit any such act; nor conspire with another for any of such purposes. Violation of this Section is a class two violation.  Amended by Acts 1974, No. 141, §1; Acts 1981, No. 837, §3; Acts 1990, No. 194, §1, eff. July 2, 1990.
LA Rev Stat § 56:267 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§267. §§267-273 repealed by Acts 1958, No. 135, §2.

RS 267 - §§267-273 repealed by Acts 1958, No. 135, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 56:274 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§274. [Blank]

RS 274 - [Blank]
LA Rev Stat § 56:275 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§275. §§275, 276 repealed by Acts 1958, No. 135, §2.

RS 275 - §§275, 276 repealed by Acts 1958, No. 135, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 56:280 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§280. White or albino alligators; taking from the wild; prohibition; penalties; notification to alligator hunters

RS 280 - White or albino alligators; taking from the wild; prohibition; penalties; notification to alligator hunters  A. Recognizing that the Louisiana alligator is an important and integral aspect of a vast and complex ecological system, it shall be the policy of the state that those extremely rare species of alligator whose color substantially deviates from the norm shall be especially protected.  B.(1) No person shall, whether intentionally or unintentionally, take from the wild any alligator that is white or albino.  (2) Subject to the rules and regulations promulgated by the department:  (a) Landowners or licensed alligator farmers or ranching operations, may take the alligator from the wild for its own protection.  (b) Any alligator eggs in the possession of or collected by a licensed alligator farmer or ranching operation which are hatched and contain white or albino alligators may, with prior approval of the department, remain in the possession of such licensed operators.  (3) All such instances of possession shall be reported immediately to the department.  (4) The disposition of white or albino alligators which have been reported to the department under the provisions of this Subsection shall be established by rules and regulations. Any person who unintentionally takes from the wild any alligator that is white or albino which is taken by the state shall be paid just compensation therefor by the state.  C. Any person who unintentionally takes from the wild any alligator that is white or albino by hook and line shall immediately report its presence and location to the department, whether the alligator is dead or alive.  D. It shall be a violation of this Section if any person intentionally takes from the wild any alligator that is white or albino by means of a long or compound bow and barbed arrow, firearm, or by any other means. In addition to the penalties imposed by Subsection E of this Section, any such person who violates the provisions of this Subsection shall immediately report the alligator's presence and location to the department, whether the alligator is dead or alive.  E. Whoever violates any provision of this Section shall be subject to a fine of not less than ten thousand dollars and imprisoned for not less than six months or more than twelve months, or both. For any subsequent violation of this Section, there shall be a fine of not less than ten thousand dollars imposed and imprisonment for not less than two years.  F. It shall be the responsibility of the department to provide notice to all alligator hunters of the provisions of this Section, both orally and in writing, at the time they apply for a resident or nonresident alligator hunter's license.  Acts 1992, No. 644, §1, eff. July 2, 1992.  {{NOTE: SEE ACTS 1992, NO. 644, §2.}}
LA Rev Stat § 56:281 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§281. Nutria control cost-sharing; statement of intent

RS 281 - Nutria control cost-sharing; statement of intent  Recognizing the escalating deterioration of the state's fragile coastal wetlands due to an overpopulation of furbearing nutria, and recognizing the economic importance of the nutria to the Louisiana fur industry, the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, in accordance with the Wetlands Conservation and Restoration Plan, is authorized to enter into cooperative endeavor agreements which establish a cost-sharing program as an economic incentive to trappers and coastal landowners in those areas of the state experiencing damage or loss of coastal lands due to the overpopulated nutria.  Acts 1990, No. 552, §1, eff. July 1, 1990.
LA Rev Stat § 56:282 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§282. Powers and duties of the secretary

RS 282 - Powers and duties of the secretary  In carrying out the purposes of the program authorized by R.S. 56:281, the secretary may do the following:  (1) Enter into cooperative endeavors with qualifying coastal landowners which provide for cost-sharing agreements with such coastal landowners to provide financial incentives for the trapping of nutria on land owned by them.  (2) Determine, upon application by coastal landowners, which of the lands owned by such landowners are eligible for such financial incentives. (3) Have the responsibility for planning, administration and program management, and for monitoring the results of the program authorized by this Subpart.  (4) Adopt and promulgate such rules and regulations, pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act, as necessary to implement this program in order to trap and control overpopulated nutria contributing to coastal wetland loss.  Acts 1990, No. 552, §1, eff. July 1, 1990.