DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 230 Original 2021 Regular Session Travis Johnson
Abstract: Abolishes the La. Aquatic Chelonian Research and Promotion Bd. and provides for the
transfer of positions and monies associated with the board.
Present law creates the La. Aquatic Chelonian Research and Promotion Bd. (board), provides for
its purpose and powers, as well as the composition of the board and its officers, authorizes the board
to assess a fee on all aquatic chelonians produced in La., creates a process for refunds, establishes
a fund within the La. Dept. of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) for the deposit and disbursement of
fees and other monies received under this Part to use for paying the costs related to the promoting
of research, advertising, and marketing of aquatic chelonians, and provides for offenses and
penalties.
Proposed law repeals present law.
Present law places the board within the LDAF.
Proposed law repeals present law.
Proposed law transfers any monies received by the board to the La. Agriculture Finance Authority
to fund all costs related to a campaign for expanding research related to aquatic chelonians,
improving the quality and variety of La. aquatic chelonians through research, and increasing sales
of La. aquatic chelonians through advertising and marketing.
Present law requires the board to employ a director and assistant director in unclassified service
positions under the supervision of the commissioner of agriculture and forestry.
Proposed law transfers the present law positions to the aquaculture development program established
by law under the LDAF.
Effective upon the signature of the governor.
(Repeals R.S. 3:559.21-559.29 and R.S. 36:629(Q))