RÉSUMÉ DIGEST
ACT 353 (HB 791) 2022 Regular Session Kerner
Existing law requires a charter boat fishing guide to possess a valid state charter boat fishing
guide license, a valid captain's license issued by the U.S. Coast Guard, proof of liability
insurance, and a valid state recreational fishing license that grants fishing privileges
appropriate for his charter activity. Further provides penalties for violating these
requirements.
New law adds a requirement that any offender, on second and subsequent offenses, may only
operate a vessel that employs a vessel monitoring system for the three years or ten years after
the date of conviction, depending upon the violation term. Provides that anyone required to
employ a vessel monitoring system who is caught operating a vessel that is not equipped with
such system may have his charter license suspended for the remainder of that year. Further
provides the La. Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries with access to the monitoring system and
requires the department to promulgate rules and regulations in accordance with the
Administrative Procedures Act to implement the provisions of new law.
Effective August 1, 2022.
(Adds R.S. 56:302.9(J))