ENROLLED
ACT No. 430
2018 Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO. 411
BY REPRESENTATIVE SCHEXNAYDER
1 AN ACT
2 To amend and reenact R.S. 56:1855(O), relative to the Louisiana Scenic Rivers Act; to
3 provide an exception for certain uses on the Tickfaw River and Blind River; to
4 provide terms, conditions, and procedures; and to provide for related matters.
5 Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana:
6 Section 1. R.S. 56:1855(O) is hereby amended and reenacted to read as follows:
7 ยง1855. Exceptions
8 * * *
9 O. Notwithstanding other provisions of R.S. 56:1853, clearing and snagging,
10 and dredging operations conducted or contracted for by a political subdivision, the
11 state, or federal government for drainage purposes in the Amite River, Tangipahoa
12 River, Tickfaw River, Blind River, West Pearl River, Tchefuncte River, Bogue
13 Falaya River, Abita River, and Comite River shall be permitted by the department
14 in accordance with the requirements and procedures provided for in R.S. 56:1849.
15 Section 2. This Act shall become effective on June 30, 2018.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA
APPROVED:
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