HLS 12RS-91 ORIGINAL
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CODING: Words in struck through type are deletions from existing law; words underscored
are additions.
Regular Session, 2012
HOUSE BILL NO. 339
BY REPRESENTATIVE CHANEY
STATE SYMBOL: Designates the pirogue as the official state vessel
AN ACT1
To enact R.S. 49:170.17, relative to state symbols; to provide for the official state vessel;2
and to provide for related matters.3
Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana:4
Section 1. R.S. 49:170.17 is hereby enacted to read as follows: 5
ยง170.17. State vessel6
There shall be an official state vessel, which shall be the pirogue. The use7
of its likeness or image on official documents of the state and with the insignia of the8
state is hereby authorized.9
DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Chaney HB No. 339
Abstract: Designates the pirogue as the official state vessel.
Proposed law provides that the pirogue shall be the official state vessel of Louisiana.
(Adds R.S. 49:170.17)