DIGEST
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the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Lambert HB No. 416
Abstract: Assigns to the Wildlife and Fisheries Commission management responsibility for
sustainability of freshwater and saltwater fisheries.
Present law assigns the responsibility for saltwater finfish conservation and management to the
Wildlife and Fisheries Commission. Proposed law expands that responsibility to include
conservation, management, and sustainability programs for all fisheries in the state, including
saltwater and freshwater.
(Amends R.S. 56:638.1-638.5)