Long (SB 170) Act No. 287
Prior law prohibited the in-state release of any pen-raised or wild animal, fowl, or fish from
without the state except upon permission of the secretary of DWF.
New law prohibits the in-state release of any pen-raised or wild animal, fowl, or fish from
within the state except upon permission of the secretary of DWF.
Prior law prohibited the in-state release of any pen-raised turkey or pheasant from within or
without the state except upon permission of the secretary of DWF. New law removes prior
law.
Prior law prohibited the transportation of any wild animal or fowl for restocking purposes
except in accordance with the commission rules.
New law adds fish to the list of animals prohibited from transporting for restocking purposes.
Effective August 1, 2014.
(Amends R.S. 56:20(A) and (B))