RÉSUMÉ DIGEST
ACT 430 (HB 411) 2018 Regular Session Schexnayder
Existing 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.
New law adds 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))