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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. § 56:1925 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…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1932 Project selection board
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§1932. Project selection board A. The program shall be governed by a project selection board composed of the following members: (1) The governor or his designee. (2) The executive assistant to the governor for coastal activities or his designee. (3) The lieutenant governor or his…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1933 Technical advisory board
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§1933. Technical advisory board A. The project selection board shall be advised by a technical advisory board composed of the following members: (1) Subject matter representatives from the following: (a) The office of the governor. (b) The division of administration. (c) The offi…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1934 Program eligibility; application process
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§1934. Program eligibility; application process A.(1) State agencies, political subdivisions of the state, including local governing authorities, and nongovernmental organizations working in coordination with public agencies may apply to the program for funding. (2) The program s…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1935 Transparency
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§1935. Transparency The Louisiana Outdoors Forever Program, fund, project selection board, and technical advisory board shall be subject to all applicable laws concerning public meetings and public records, including the Open Meetings Law, the Public Records Law, and the Ethics C…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1936 Program termination
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§1936. Program termination The Louisiana Outdoors Forever Program shall terminate on July 1, 2033. Acts 2022, No. 714, §2, eff. June 18, 2022. NOTE: Pursuant to this Section, the Louisiana Outdoors Forever Program shall terminate on July 1, 2033.
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1938.1 1 eff
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§1938.1 eff. when an Act of the Louisiana Legislature containing a specific appropriation of monies for the implementation of Act 87 of the 2025 Regular Session becomes effective. See Acts 2025, No. 87. PART VII. LOUISIANA CONSERVATION INCENTIVE PROGRAM §1938.1. Louisiana Conserv…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1938.2 2 eff
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§1938.2 eff. upon an Act of the Louisiana Legislature containing a specific appropriation of monies for the implementation of Act 87 of the 2025 Regular Session becomes effective. See Acts 2025, No. 87. §1938.2. Program eligibility; application process A. The department shall est…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1941 Purpose
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§1941. Purpose The purpose of this Part is to designate the official route of the Cote Joyeuse, and to designate the Cote Joyeuse as an historic road. It is the intention of the legislature to commemorate this area, through which runs the Cote Joyeuse, as the main route used by n…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1942 Definitions
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§1942. Definitions As used in this Part, "Cote Joyeuse (Joyous Coast)" means the corridor or road extending from south of the present site of Fort St. Jean Baptiste on either side of the Cane River to the vicinity of Cloutierville, Louisiana. Acts 1989, No. 467, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1943 Route of Cote Joyeuse
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§1943. Route of Cote Joyeuse The route composing the Cote Joyeuse, which is to be used as a route for the enjoyment of tourists of the Cote Joyeuse area, shall consist of the following: (1) Enter the corridor at the bend of Cane River Lake at Highway 1223 (also known as Rapides D…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1946 Highland Road; designation
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§1946. Highland Road; designation The purpose of this Part is to designate the Highland Road in East Baton Rouge Parish as an historic road and scenic parkway. It is the intention of the legislature to commemorate the area, once known as the Dutch Highlands, through which runs th…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1947 Definitions
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§1947. Definitions As used in this Part, the "Highland Road" means the road extending, on its northerly terminus, from South Boulevard in Baton Rouge to the road's point of junction with Jefferson Highway at the southerly terminus of the road, all of which is designated an histor…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1948.1 Purpose
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§1948.1. Purpose The promotion of the tourism industry and the creation of business development opportunities in the state of Louisiana are significant factors in the overall economic development of the state. The Louisiana Byways Program is established to designate and develop e…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1948.2 Definitions
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§1948.2. Definitions A "Louisiana Byway" is defined as a state or local road designated by the state of Louisiana which represents the best the state has to offer as a recreational and educational experience to visitors desiring to view natural and man-made scenic resources, to e…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1948.3 Criteria
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§1948.3. Criteria The Department of Transportation and Development shall approve a byway route. To be designated as a Louisiana Byway, a road shall be evaluated as to its compliance with all of the following criteria: (1) Potential to draw a large number of people off the princip…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1948.4 Regional development; legislative committee approval
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§1948.4. Regional development; legislative committee approval A. Any byway suggested to be included in the Louisiana Byways Program shall: (1) Meet the criteria provided for in R.S. 56:1948.3. However, any district may develop additional criteria specific to its area to determine…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1948.5 Louisiana Byways designations
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§1948.5. Louisiana Byways designations The following highways and sections of highways are hereby designated as Louisiana Byways: (1) LA 1 from Labadieville in Assumption Parish north to the north end of Pointe Coupee Parish. (2) Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 146, §2. (3) LA 21 from…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1948.6 Signage; official state map designation; official logo
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§1948.6. Signage; official state map designation; official logo A. The Department of Transportation and Development may erect appropriate signs along the route of those highways or sections of highways designated herein, indicating that these highways or sections of highways have…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1948.7 Exclusions from Louisiana Byway designation
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§1948.7. Exclusions from Louisiana Byway designation A. Any section of the roads designated in this Part as a Louisiana Byway, which is adjacent to land zoned commercial or industrial or upon which is located one or more permanent structures at which commercial or industrial acti…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1949 Old Perkins Road; designation
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§1949. Old Perkins Road; designation The purpose of this Part is to designate a part of the Old Perkins Road in East Baton Rouge Parish and in Ascension Parish as a historic road. It is the intention of the legislature to commemorate this area, once sought after by early landowne…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1950 Definitions
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§1950. Definitions As used in this Part the "Old Perkins Road" means the road officially designated as Louisiana Highway 427 extending from its southern terminus with Highland Road at Interstate 10 in East Baton Rouge Parish, traveling southeast through East Baton Rouge Parish an…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1950.1 Purpose
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§1950.1. Purpose The purpose of this Part is to include the Louisiana Great River Road in the Louisiana Byways Program. Inclusion of the Louisiana Great River Road in this program will promote and preserve the Mississippi River corridor as a historic, cultural, scenic, and econom…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1950.11 Old Metairie Road Business and Cultural District; designation
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§1950.11. Old Metairie Road Business and Cultural District; designation A. The legislature finds that Metairie Road is a historic route situated on a ridge of well-drained land along an abandoned distributary of the Mississippi River which historically provided a dry land route i…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1950.12 Definitions
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§1950.12. Definitions As used in this Part the "Old Metairie Road Business and Cultural District" means that corridor or area along Metairie Road, also designated as Louisiana Highway 3119, beginning at the Jefferson Parish-Orleans Parish line at the Seventeenth Street Canal and …
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1950.13 Signage
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§1950.13. Signage A. The Department of Transportation and Development shall provide and erect appropriate signs identifying the district, including signs at the east and west boundaries of the district and at locations along Metairie Road within the district. B. The Department of…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1950.2 Route of the Louisiana Great River Road
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§1950.2. Route of the Louisiana Great River Road A. The west bank route of the Louisiana Great River Road, which is to be used as a route for the enjoyment of tourists, shall consist of: (1) In East Carroll Parish, south on US Highway 65 from the Arkansas/Louisiana state line to …
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1951 Purpose
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§1951. Purpose The purpose of this Chapter is to create the Louisiana Colonial Trails, which consists of those routes identified as the major routes used by settlers, travelers and European colonial powers in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries for travel to and across Louisi…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1952 Definitions
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§1952. Definitions Unless otherwise indicated herein, the terms used in this Chapter shall mean the following: (1) "Louisiana Colonial Trails" means a system of trails or roads identified as the migration route of the Camino Real in the western part of the state from Natchitoches…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1953 Louisiana Colonial Trails; requirements; designations
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§1953. Louisiana Colonial Trails; requirements; designations A. The Louisiana Colonial Trails is hereby created and shall be composed of the following roads: (1) El Camino Real (2) The Texas Road (also called the San Antonio Road) (3) Nolan's Trace (4) Red River Stage Road (5) Ha…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1954 Scenic highways; purpose
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§1954. Scenic highways; purpose The route composing the scenic highways which parallel the Louisiana Colonial Trail and which is to be used as a route for the enjoyment of tourists of the Louisiana Colonial Trails, extending from Mississippi to Texas shall consist of the followin…
