The original instrument was prepared by Alan Miller. The following digest, which
does not constitute a part of the legislative instrument, was prepared by J. W. Wiley.
DIGEST
SCR 6 Engrossed 2016 Regular Session Claitor
States legislative intent that gear restrictions and methods of take for reef fish resources within the
three-mile state offshore boundary be enforced as prescribed under Louisiana law and in accordance
with departmental regulations, including but not limited to bandit and long line gear, but such
restrictions shall not be enforced in the portion of Louisiana territorial waters seaward of the three-
mile state offshore boundary out to nine nautical miles.
Further states legislative intent that recreational take of reef fish with gear authorized by federal law
and regulation and federally permitted commercial take of reef fish with gear authorized by federal
law and regulation, including bandit and long line gear, shall be allowed beyond the historical three-
mile territorial sea, out to the congressionally recognized nine-mile extended boundary, so long as
that fisherman holds all required Louisiana licenses and permits.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Natural Resources to the
original bill
1. Requires fisherman to hold all required La. licenses and permits.