HLS 19RS-168 ENGROSSED
2019 Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO. 86
BY REPRESENTATIVE TERRY BROWN
Prefiled pursuant to Article III, Section 2(A)(4)(b)(i) of the Constitution of Louisiana.
WILDLIFE & FISHERIES: Includes in the definition of "bona fide resident" honorably
discharged veterans of the United States armed forces
1 AN ACT
2To amend and reenact R.S. 56:8(16)(b), relative to hunting and recreational fishing licenses;
3 to provide that honorably discharged veterans of the armed forces of the United
4 States qualify as "bona fide residents" for purchase of such licenses; and to provide
5 for related matters.
6Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana:
7 Section 1. R.S. 56:8(16)(b) is hereby amended and reenacted to read as follows:
8 ยง8. Definitions
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10 (16)
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12 (b) For purchase of a license for hunting or recreational fishing activities
13 where such license does not authorize any commercial activity, "bona fide resident"
14 means the following:
15 (i) Any any person who is a United States citizen or resident alien and has
16 resided in this state continuously during the six months immediately prior to the date
17 on which he applies for any such license and who has manifested his intent to remain
18 in this state by establishing Louisiana as his legal domicile, as demonstrated by
19 compliance with Items (a)(i) through (iv) of this Paragraph.
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1 (ii) Any person who served in and was honorably discharged from the armed
2 forces of the United States or a reserve component of the armed forces of the United
3 States, including the National Guard, and who, if licensed to drive a motor vehicle,
4 is in possession of a Louisiana driver's license, or, if not licensed to drive, is in
5 possession of a special identification card issued by the Department of Public Safety
6 and Corrections under the provisions of R.S. 40:1321.
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DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 86 Engrossed 2019 Regular Session Terry Brown
Abstract: Provides that honorably discharged veterans of the U.S. armed forces qualify as
"bona fide residents" for purposes of purchase of hunting and recreational fishing
licenses.
Present law defines "bona fide resident" when purchasing a license for hunting or
recreational fishing activities where such license does not authorize any commercial activity
to mean a person who is a U.S. citizen or resident alien and has resided in this state
continuously during the six months immediately prior to the date on which he applies for any
such license, and who has manifested his intent to remain in this state by establishing La. as
his legal domicile. Requires certain documentation of their intent to establish La. as their
legal domicile.
Proposed law includes under the definition of "bona fide resident" for these purposes any
person who served in and was honorably discharged from the U.S. armed forces or a reserve
component of the U.S. armed forces, including the National Guard, and who possesses a La.
driver's license or a special identification card issued by the Dept. of Public Safety and
Corrections in lieu of a driver's license.
(Amends R.S. 56:8(16)(b))
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