The original instrument was prepared by Sharon F. Lyles. The following digest,
which does not constitute a part of the legislative instrument, was prepared by LG
Sullivan.
DIGEST
SB 5 Reengrossed 2020 Second Extraordinary Session Hewitt
Present law authorizes the following entities to make application to be designated as a foreign trade
zone and to establish, maintain, and operate as a foreign trade zone:
(1)New Orleans Aviation Board.
(2)Board of Commissioners of the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District.
(3)South La. Port Commission.
(4)Livingston-Tangipahoa Parishes Port Commission.
(5)Greater Baton Rouge Port Commission.
(6)Caddo-Bossier Port Commission.
(7)Vidalia Port Commission.
(8)Board of Commissioners of the England Economic and Industrial Development District.
(9)Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans.
(10)Any port commission or port, harbor, and terminal district.
(11)New Orleans Regional Business Park.
(12)Any airport with an industrial park or property designated for industrial development.
Proposed law retains present law and adds the Plaquemines Port, Harbor and Terminal District.
Proposed law replaces the Livingston-Tangipahoa Parishes Port Commission with South Tangipahoa
Parish Port Commission in the list of entities authorized to apply for the designation in present law.
Proposed law makes technical corrections.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Amends R.S. 51:61, 64, and 65) Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Senate Floor Amendments to engrossed bill
1. Replaces references to "Livingston-Tangipahoa Parishes" with "South Tangipahoa
Parish".
2. Adds emergency effective date.