DIGEST
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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)]
HB 199 Original 2016 Regular Session Thibaut
Abstract: Provides for a feral hog management program at the Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries and
provides funding for such program through an increase in the cost of a basic hunting license.
Proposed law creates the Feral Hog Management Account to be funded from $2 of the fee required
for a basic hunting license. The monies in the account are to be used by the Dept. of Wildlife and
Fisheries for programs developed for the management of feral hogs in the state of La., including
public awareness programs relative to the activities that spread the incidence of feral hogs in the state
and activities that can help manage the incidence of the feral hogs. Requires incorporation of hunter-
based solutions based on input from stakeholder groups.
Present law requires a basic hunting license in order to hunt, take, possess, or transport wild birds
and quadrupeds. Requires a fee of $15 for the basic hunting license.
Proposed law increases the basic hunting license fee from $15 to $17 and dedicates the equivalent
of $2 to the Feral Hog Management Account.
(Amends R.S. 56:104(A)(1)(a); Adds R.S. 56:10(B)(1)(h) and 104(A)(1)(c))