Title 56, Wildlife and Fisheries

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La. Rev. Stat. § 56:129 §§129 to 135 Repealed by Acts 1958, No
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§129. §§129 to 135 Repealed by Acts 1958, No. 133, §2
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:13 Placing of advertising signs on state-owned property
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§13. Placing of advertising signs on state-owned property The commission may authorize the placement, erection, and maintenance of advertising and sponsorship signs on immovable property, improvements on immovable property, vehicles, vessels, and assets of the department. The com…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:13.1 Repealed by Acts 1999, No
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§13.1. Repealed by Acts 1999, No. 804, §2, eff. July 2, 1999.
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:136 Jurisdiction where offense committed in river between two parishes or in Gulf of Mexico
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§136. Jurisdiction where offense committed in river between two parishes or in Gulf of Mexico If any offense is alleged to have been committed in a river dividing two parishes, any court in either parish has territorial jurisdiction if otherwise competent as herein provided; if c…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:137 §§137, 138 Repealed by Acts 1958, No
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§137. §§137, 138 Repealed by Acts 1958, No. 133, §2
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:139 Criminal penalty
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§139. Criminal penalty A. Whoever violates any of the provisions of this Subpart, where no fine or imprisonment has been otherwise specifically provided, shall be guilty of a class one violation. For the third offense, the license under which said violation occurred shall be revo…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:14 Repealed by Acts 2018, No
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§14. Repealed by Acts 2018, No. 612, §22, eff. July 1, 2020.
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:140 Foxes; bobcats
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§140. Foxes; bobcats A. It shall be unlawful to trap or kill foxes by use of any firearm or other weapon, device, or poison at any time, except that foxes may be included in the open season for taking nongame quadrupeds provided by R.S. 56:260. In such event foxes may be taken by…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:141 Training of dogs during closed season; taking of certain pen-raised birds for the purposes of field trials and hunting dog training
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§141. Training of dogs during closed season; taking of certain pen-raised birds for the purposes of field trials and hunting dog training A. It shall be legal for hunters, dog trainers, or dog handlers to train their dogs, any breed or species, during the closed season. During su…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:142 Catahoula lake area; operation of mud boats for purpose of hunting or fishing prohibited
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§142. Catahoula lake area; operation of mud boats for purpose of hunting or fishing prohibited A. The operation in the area of Catahoula Lake north and west of the Little River line of power-driven air boats for the purpose of fishing or hunting, and particularly for the hunting …
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:143 "Hunter orange" or "blaze pink" display by hunters with guns
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§143. "Hunter orange" or "blaze pink" display by hunters with guns A. Any person hunting any wildlife during the open gun deer hunting season and possessing buckshot, slugs, a muzzleloader, or a centerfire rifle shall display on his head, chest, or back a total of not less than f…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1431 Bayou Liberty; clearing; expropriation prohibited
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§1431. Bayou Liberty; clearing; expropriation prohibited A. Bayou Liberty, from its intersection with U.S. Highway 190 south to its intersection with Louisiana Highway 433 in St. Tammany Parish, may need periodic clearing of debris to ensure the free flow of water through the wat…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:144 Repealed by Acts 1993, No
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§144. Repealed by Acts 1993, No. 188, §2.
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1471 §§1471 to 1584 Redesignated as R.S
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§1471. §§1471 to 1584 Redesignated as R.S. 3:4271-4384 pursuant to R.S. 24:253.
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:15 Prohibited acts involving interstate commerce
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§15. Prohibited acts involving interstate commerce A. For the purposes of this Section, the following words and phrases shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this Section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) The terms "fish" or "wildlife" mean fish as defined …
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:151 Purpose
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§151. Purpose The hunting of migratory waterfowl has long been a source of recreation and tourism in Louisiana. In order to protect and preserve this most valuable asset, the Louisiana Duck License, Stamp, and Print Program is created as a means of funding approved projects throu…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:152 Repealed by Acts 2010, No
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§152. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 100, §2.
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:153 Design, marketing, and sale of duck stamps and prints
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§153. Design, marketing, and sale of duck stamps and prints The department shall provide by regulation for the annual creation of duck stamps and duck stamp prints, the manner of selection of an artist and the manner of reproduction, distribution, marketing and sale of such stamp…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:154 Repealed by Acts 2010, No
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§154. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 100, §2.
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:155 Repealed by Acts 2021, No
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§155. Repealed by Acts 2021, No. 356, §6, eff. June 1, 2022.
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:156 Repealed by Acts 2021, No
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§156. Repealed by Acts 2021, No. 356, §6, eff. June 1, 2022.
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:157 Repealed by Acts 2021, No
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§157. Repealed by Acts 2021, No. 356, §6, eff. June 1, 2022.
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:16 Intentional concealment, destruction, or deposit of illegal fish, wildlife, or other animals; penalties
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§16. Intentional concealment, destruction, or deposit of illegal fish, wildlife, or other animals; penalties A. No person shall intentionally conceal, destroy, or deposit any fish, wildlife, or other animal which was taken or possessed illegally at any location if the person know…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:161 Repealed by Acts 2010, No
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§161. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 100, §2.
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:162 Repealed by Acts 2010, No
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§162. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 100, §2.
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1621 Exploitation of natural resources by director or employees prohibited; removal or dismissal for violation; application
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§1621. Exploitation of natural resources by director or employees prohibited; removal or dismissal for violation; application A. Neither the director of the Wildlife and Fisheries Commission, the state forester, nor any salaried officer or employee of the wildlife and fisheries c…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1622 Forfeitures of all rights, property, money, or things of value acquired
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§1622. Forfeitures of all rights, property, money, or things of value acquired Any violation of the provisions of R.S. 56:1621 shall ipso facto operate as an immediate forfeiture to the state of all rights, property, money, or things of value acquired, in violation thereof, from,…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1623 Transfer of rights or property acquired in violation of R.S
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§1623. Transfer of rights or property acquired in violation of R.S. 56:1621 Any sale, lease, exchange, transfer, or assignment by any of the persons mentioned in R.S. 56:1621 of any rights, property, or things of value acquired in violation of that Section shall be null and void …
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:163 Repealed by Acts 2010, No
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§163. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 100, §2.
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:164 Repealed by Acts 2021, No
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§164. Repealed by Acts 2021, No. 356, §6, eff. June 1, 2022.
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:165 Repealed by Acts 2021, No
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§165. Repealed by Acts 2021, No. 356, §6, eff. June 1, 2022.
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:166 Repealed by Acts 2021, No
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§166. Repealed by Acts 2021, No. 356, §6, eff. June 1, 2022.
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1681 Creation; purpose and duties; members; appointments and terms; compensation; chairman; meetings
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§1681. Creation; purpose and duties; members; appointments and terms; compensation; chairman; meetings A.(1) The State Parks and Recreation Commission is hereby created. The purpose of the commission is to promote the goals and objectives of the office of state parks and act in a…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1682 Office of state parks; purpose
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§1682. Office of state parks; purpose The office of state parks is hereby authorized and directed to have as its purpose service to the people of Louisiana and their visitors by: (1) Preserving and protecting natural areas of unique or exceptional scenic value. (2) Establishing a…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1683 Office of state parks; authority to classify
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§1683. Office of state parks; authority to classify The office of state parks is hereby authorized to maintain a system for classifying all holdings within its jurisdiction. Such classification system will provide objectives which will encompass preservation, commemoration, and r…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1684 Categories of classification
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§1684. Categories of classification Each office of state parks holding will be identified and operated according to the basic purpose for which it is established and will be selected, operated, and identified according to the following classification categories and the criteria t…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1684.1 Cypremort Point State Park; design standards; applicability
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§1684.1. Cypremort Point State Park; design standards; applicability A. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, no rule or regulation of the office of state parks regulating design and aesthetic quality standards, construction, or usage of facilities at state …
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1685 Classification of holdings
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§1685. Classification of holdings A. The office of state parks shall classify all holdings according to the classification most closely representing their character or potential use, or both. The official names of each existing and future office of state parks holding will includ…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1685.1 Gary James Hebert Memorial Lockhouse
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§1685.1. Gary James Hebert Memorial Lockhouse The lockhouse which is located within the Plaquemine Lock State Historic Site, heretofore known as the Plaquemine Lockhouse, is hereby designated and shall hereafter be known as the Gary James Hebert Memorial Lockhouse. Acts 1995, No.…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1685.2 J
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§1685.2. J. D. "Prof" Lafleur Visitor Center at the Louisiana State Arboretum The visitor center located at the Louisiana State Arboretum State Preservation Area is hereby designated and shall hereafter be known as the J. D. "Prof" Lafleur Visitor Center. Acts 2008, No. 238, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1686 Use of terms prohibited
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§1686. Use of terms prohibited The office of state parks classification terms, with the exceptions of state experimental site and special holdings, represent specific types and qualities of office of state parks holdings and therefore all use of such terms in any official name of…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1687 Secretary, Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism; powers
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§1687. Secretary, Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism; powers The secretary of the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism may: (1) Accept from any person, corporation, association, or other entity, municipal, state, or federal government, or from any other agency…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1687.1 Posting of state parks' boundaries; rules and regulations
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§1687.1. Posting of state parks' boundaries; rules and regulations The secretary of the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism shall promulgate and adopt rules and regulations for the posting of boundaries of state parks, state historic sites, state preservation areas, and…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1687.2 Taking of mayhaw berries; rules and regulations
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§1687.2. Taking of mayhaw berries; rules and regulations Any rules and regulations adopted and promulgated by the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism applicable to the taking or collection of mayhaw (Crataegus aestivalis) berries in state parks shall be subject to legis…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1688 Park wardens; powers and duties
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§1688. Park wardens; powers and duties A. The secretary of the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism may appoint competent men to serve as state park wardens. B. State park wardens shall, in addition to the authority otherwise conferred by law upon such officers, be veste…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1688.1 Civil penalties; assessment; administrative hearing
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§1688.1. Civil penalties; assessment; administrative hearing A. The Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism is authorized to bring a civil action to recover the penalties established for violation of R.S. 30:2531(A) or (B) in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act…
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1689 Violation of rules and regulations; penalty
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§1689. Violation of rules and regulations; penalty In addition to any penalties otherwise provided by law, violation of any of the rules and regulations promulgated by the secretary of the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism shall be punishable by fine of not less than …
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1690 Capacity to sue and be sued
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§1690. Capacity to sue and be sued Pursuant to the provisions of R.S. 36:201, the office of state parks may sue and be sued, under the style "State of Louisiana, Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, Office of State Parks, through the Secretary of said department." Acts …
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1691 Possession of firearms
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§1691. Possession of firearms A person who lawfully possesses a firearm may possess or transport such firearm within the boundaries of a state park, state historic site, state preservation area, wildlife management area, or wildlife refuge. Acts 2010, No. 790, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 56:1692 Exemption from entrance fees; elderly
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§1692. Exemption from entrance fees; elderly A. Any citizen of the state of Louisiana who is identified as sixty-two years of age or older shall be exempt from paying the general admission charge to any state park in Louisiana. Any person accompanying a citizen of the state of Lo…