Title 56, Wildlife and Fisheries
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La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1808 Functions and duties of state agencies
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§1808. Functions and duties of state agencies A. The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, the office of tourism and promotion, the Department of Transportation and Development, the Department of Conservation and Energy, the Department of Agriculture, the State Soil and Water Con…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1809 Repealed by Acts 1992, No
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§1809. Repealed by Acts 1992, No. 984, §18.
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:181 Penalty for violation of Sub-part
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§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. § 56:1830 Louisiana Natural Heritage Program
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§1830. Louisiana Natural Heritage Program There is hereby created within the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries the Louisiana Natural Heritage Program to administer the provisions of law and rules and regulations regarding the Louisiana Natural Areas Registry, the Threatened an…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1831 Agreements; land conservation organizations
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§1831. Agreements; land conservation organizations The department is authorized to enter into agreements with national, nonprofit membership land conservation organizations to conduct programs; manage, preserve, and conserve land; and to purchase lands. Acts 1987, No. 324, §1, ef…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1832 Repealed by Acts 2021, No
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§1832. Repealed by Acts 2021, No. 356, §6, eff. June 1, 2022.
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1833 Wild Louisiana Guide License
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§1833. Wild Louisiana Guide License A. The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission is authorized to adopt rules and regulations to create and govern a licensing program for persons who conduct outings on department-owned lands for purposes other than hunting or fishing. B. Th…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1840 Short title
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§1840. Short title This Part shall be known and may be cited as the "Louisiana Scenic Rivers Act". Acts 1988, No. 947, §1, eff. July 27, 1988.
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1841 Policies; purposes
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§1841. Policies; purposes A. The Legislature of Louisiana hereby finds that there exist in Louisiana many unique and diverse free-flowing rivers, streams, and bayous which should be preserved, protected, and enhanced for the present and future benefit of Louisiana citizens. In or…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1842 Definitions
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§1842. Definitions Unless otherwise indicated herein, the terms used in this Part shall mean the following: (1) "System" means the Louisiana Natural and Scenic Rivers System. (2) "Administrator" means the secretary of the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. (3) "Natural and sce…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1843 Administrator; duties and powers
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§1843. Administrator; duties and powers A. The administrator of this system shall be the secretary of the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Neither the administrator nor any state official shall take action to have any stream or river within this system included in the nation…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1844 Repealed by Acts 2021, No
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§1844. Repealed by Acts 2021, No. 114, §17, eff. July 1, 2022.
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1845 Nomination, recommendation, designation, and declassification of natural and scenic rivers; legislative funding
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§1845. Nomination, recommendation, designation, and declassification of natural and scenic rivers; legislative funding A. Any river in this state may be nominated for inclusion in or declassification from the Louisiana natural and scenic rivers system only by concurrent resolutio…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1846 Management plan
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§1846. Management plan A. Within one year from the date a river is finally designated as a natural and scenic river, the administrator shall adopt and commence implementation of a management plan for that river which shall conform to the purposes and requirements of this Part. Th…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1847 Natural and scenic rivers
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§1847. Natural and scenic rivers The following rivers or designated segments thereof are hereby designated as being natural and scenic rivers: (1) Pushepatapa Creek - Washington - From where East Fork and West Fork join near state line to where it breaks up prior to its entrance …
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1848 Planning considerations
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§1848. Planning considerations A. In all planning for the use and development of water and water-related land resources, full and equal consideration shall be given by all local, state, and federal agencies to the potential natural and scenic river areas; and all river basin repo…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1849 Evaluation and permitting
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§1849. Evaluation and permitting A. No person shall commence or engage in any activity governed by this Part or any rule pursuant thereto unless a permit is first obtained from the administrator. B.(1) Prior to any final decision on an application for a permit for those activitie…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1850 Rules and regulations
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§1850. Rules and regulations A. The administrator shall have the authority to regulate those activities that may directly and significantly degrade the ecological integrity of a natural and scenic river. The administrator shall adopt rules and regulations pursuant to the Administ…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1851 Penalties and enforcement
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§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 p…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1852 Privately owned streams; copies of rules
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§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 admi…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1853 Prohibited uses
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§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. A…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1854 Commercial cutting of trees
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§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 f…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1855 Exceptions
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§1855. Exceptions A. Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S. 56:1847(31), nothing contained in this Part shall be construed as repealing, superceding, nullifying, or in any manner whatsoever affecting any power, authority, or jurisdiction which the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1856 Historic and scenic rivers
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§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…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1861 Short title
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§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 Legislative findings and purpose
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§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…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1863 Definitions
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§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 p…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1864 Powers and duties of department
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§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 …
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1865 Register of natural areas
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§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 Registration of natural areas
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§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 ru…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1867 Dedication of natural areas
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§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 de…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1868 Management, protection and inspection of natural area preserves
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§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…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1869 Rules and regulations
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§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. § 56:19 Exchange of fish hatched at fish hatcheries for fish roe or fish eggs
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§19. Exchange of fish hatched at fish hatcheries for fish roe or fish eggs The director may purchase fish roe or fish eggs and give in exchange or in consideration therefor a percent of the young fish hatched or produced at any of the state fish hatcheries. The placing of such yo…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1901 Legislative findings and declarations
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§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…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1902 Definitions
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§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…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1903 Conservation, study, regulation; authority
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§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 I…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1904 Threatened or endangered species, determination; notice; lists; regulations
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§1904. Threatened or endangered species, determination; notice; lists; regulations A. Any species of wildlife or native plant determined by the secretary of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to be an endangered or threatened species pursuant to the federal Endang…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1905 Retroactivity; importation
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§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 prohi…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1906 Endangered species stamps
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§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 sh…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1907 Penalties and enforcement
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§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 1…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:191 Title
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§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 Purpose
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§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…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1921 Findings, policy, and purposes
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§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 pa…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1922 Acquisition of land
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§1922. Acquisition of land A. The secretary of the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries may acquire land by purchase, exchange, gift or otherwise for additions to the state's portfolio of natural lands, state parks, state forests and wildlife and fishery management areas or becau…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1923 Wildlife Habitat and Natural Heritage Trust
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§1923. Wildlife Habitat and Natural Heritage Trust A. There is hereby established within the treasury a special fund to be known as the "Wildlife Habitat and Natural Heritage Trust", hereinafter referred to as the "trust", the funds of which may be used solely for the purposes of…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1924 Repealed by Acts 2001, No
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§1924. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1185, §8, eff. July 1, 2001.
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1925 Management
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§1925. Management A. The secretary shall develop a management plan for each site acquired pursuant to this Part. The plan shall identify the significant resources to be conserved consistent with the purposes of this Part and identify the areas with potential for primitive recreat…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:193 Wildlife biologists; duties; qualification
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§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.…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1931 Louisiana Outdoors Forever Program; fund
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§1931. Louisiana Outdoors Forever Program; fund There is hereby established within the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries the Louisiana Outdoors Forever Program for the purpose of providing funding for outdoor conservation projects in the state. The administration of the progra…