DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 475 Original 2017 Regular Session Gisclair
Abstract: Authorizes the Wildlife and Fisheries Commission to prohibit certain crab traps when
the season is closed for biological or technical reasons.
Present law authorizes the Wildlife and Fisheries Commission to establish a crab traps removal
program. Specifies the time periods within which crab traps can be prohibited.
Proposed law retains present law and adds that crab traps may be prohibited when crab season is
closed for biological or technical reasons for the duration of the closure.
(Amends R.S. 56:332(N)(2)(c); Adds R.S. 56:332(N)(2)(d))