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HB 352 Original 2020 Regular Session Bourriaque
Abstract: Prohibits the harvest of diamondback terrapins and prohibits the harvest of the eggs of
any species of turtles.
Present law prohibits the trapping of diamondback terrapins and prohibits taking the terrapins out
of the state between April 15th and June 15th each year. Further prohibits taking the eggs of any
species of turtle, except the red ear (Trachemys Scripta).
Proposed law prohibits the taking of diamondback terrapins by any means and prohibits the taking
of eggs of any species of turtle with no exceptions.
Present law provides for a 6-inch size limit for the taking of diamondback terrapins.
Proposed law repeals the size limit.
(Amends R.S. 56:635; Repeals R.S. 56:326(A)(11))