DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 188 Reengrossed 2016 Regular Session Bishop
Abstract: Adds alligator into the Catch and Cook Program in the Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries.
Present law provides for the Catch and Cook Program within the Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries that
authorizes retail food establishments to receive and prepare any freshwater or saltwater recreational
fish taken by a licensed recreational fisherman for consumption by that recreational fisherman or any
person in his party. Present law authorizes the secretary, in conjunction with the Dept. of Health and
Hospitals, to promulgate rules and regulations for the program and provides for certain content and
requirements of the rules.
Proposed law retains present law and adds alligator taken by a licensed alligator hunter into the
program.
(Amends R.S. 56:317(A) and (B))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Natural Resources and
Environment to the original bill:
1. Made a technical change.