GREEN SHEET REDIGEST
HB 411 2018 Regular Session Schexnayder
WATERWAYS/SCENIC RIVERS: Exempts the Tickfaw River and Blind River from
certain restrictions of the Natural and Scenic Rivers Program
DIGEST
Present law authorizes clearing and snagging, and dredging operations conducted or
contracted for by a political subdivision, the state, or federal government for drainage
purposes in the Amite River, Tangipahoa River, West Pearl River, Tchefuncte River, Bogue
Falaya River, Abita River, and Comite River. Requires permitting by the Dept. of Wildlife
and Fisheries under the Natural and Scenic Rivers Program.
Proposed law adds the Tickfaw River and Blind River to the rivers eligible for clearing and
snagging and dredging operations permitted by the Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries.
Effective June 30, 2018.
(Amends R.S. 56:1855(O))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Natural Resources and
Environment to the original bill:
1. Add Blind River to the exemption in present law.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Natural Resources to the
engrossed bill
1. Add the entire portion of Tickfaw River to the exemption.
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Prepared by J. W. Wiley.