RÉSUMÉ DIGEST
Act 249 (SB 55) 2015 Regular Session Riser
Prior law authorized the Louisiana Forestry Commission to sue and be sued; and have and
exercise all authority and power as prescribed by law for the former commissioner of
conservation in relation to the practice of forestry.
New law authorizes the commission to exercise all authority and power as prescribed by law,
removes the reference to the former commissioner of conservation, and otherwise retains
prior law.
Prior law authorized the office of forestry to purchase land, install watering systems, and
construct and equip the buildings necessary for the operation of at least two forest tree
seedling nurseries and requires that north and south Louisiana each have at least one nursery.
New law removes the requirement that the office of forestry operate at least two forest tree
nurseries. New law also removes the requirement that north and south Louisiana each have
at least one nursery.
Effective upon signature of the governor (June 29, 2015).
(Amends R.S. 3:4274(B) and 4301)