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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 683 Original 2022 Regular Session Crews
Abstract: Specifies that the royalty and bonding exemption for dredging operations and dredged
materials applies to all waterbodies of the state.
Present law provides for bond requirements for dredging activities and royalty requirements for
dredged material.
Present law grants an exemption from payment of the present law royalties and bond requirements
to any private landowner, state agency, political subdivision, or associated consultant or contractor
engaged in a coastal protection, conservation, or restoration activity consistent with an annual plan
or the comprehensive master plan, or engaged in an activity to remove sediment buildup to preserve
or restore the natural habitat of a waterbody of the state or to enhance navigation and recreation
activities on a waterbody of the state.
Proposed law retains present law and specifies that the provisions of present law apply to all
waterbodies of the state.
(Amends R.S. 56:2011(E))