Morrish (SB 246) Act No. 294
Prior law divided the shrimping waters of the state into inside and outside waters.
New law changes the line to conform to the existing coastline as a result of changes caused
by coastal erosion and subsidence.
New law allows the W&F Commission to amend by rule the line of demarcation in
accordance with the APA.
Effective August 1, 2014.
(Amends R.S. 56:495(A)(3) and (4); adds R.S. 56:495(A)(4.1) and (4.2) and (E))