DIGEST
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HB 1084 Engrossed 2016 Regular Session Zeringue
Abstract: Requires the Wildlife and Fisheries Commission to adopt rules to control or prohibit the
importation and possession of big exotic cats.
Present law requires the Wildlife and Fisheries Commission to adopt rules to control the importation
and possession of big exotic cats. Provides for certain exceptions.
Proposed law would require the rule to also allow the commission to prohibit the importation and
possession of big exotic cats.
(Amends R.S. 56:6(31))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Natural Resources and
Environment to the original bill:
1. Require rules to be adopted to control or prohibit the importation or possession of big
exotic cats.