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DIGEST
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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)]
Walsworth SB No. 462
Present law sets a 50 fish possession limit for crappie on state waters and also provides a 100
fish possession limit for crappie on Lake D'Arbonne.
Proposed law changes the limit from 100 to 50 on Lake D'Arbonne.
Present law authorizes the Wildlife and Fisheries Commission to amend daily take and
possession limits, and set seasons. However, present law specifically prohibits the
commission from making changes to the daily take and possession limits for crappie taken
on Lake D'Arbonne and Toledo Bend.
Proposed law authorizes the Commission to make changes to daily take and possession
limits on Lake D'Arbonne when recommended by the department but requires the Dept. of
Wildlife and Fisheries to conduct sampling, collect and analyze data on the crappie resources
on Lake D'Arbonne to determine if there is a negative impact on the resource.
Present administrative rule provides for a 25 crappie daily limit on Lake D'Arbonne.
Proposed law repeals the administrative rule.
Effective August 1, 2014.
(Amends R.S. 56:325(B)(3); Repeals LAC 76:VII.197(B))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Natural Resources to
the original bill
1. Restores current law that prohibits the La. Wildlife and Fisheries
Commission from amending the crappie limit on Lake D'Arbonne.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Natural Resources and
Environment to the engrossed bill.
1. Authorizes the Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries to change possession limits on
Lake D'Arbonne only if the department conducts sampling, collects and analyzes
the data and the data demonstrates that the crappie resource is being negatively
impacted.
2. Repeals the Louisiana Administrative Code provision that provides for a 25
crappie daily take limit on Lake D'Arbonne.