RÉSUMÉ DIGEST
ACT 80 (HB 540) 2024 Regular Session Geymann
Existing law establishes the Fishermen's Gear Compensation and Underwater Obstruction
Removal Dedicated Fund Account and provides that the purpose of the account is to
compensate commercial fishermen for damages they suffer due to underwater obstructions
or hazards from natural occurrences, oil and gas activities, or other activities where the
obstruction is unknown.
New law adds charter boat fishermen as eligible claimants for compensation from the fund
in addition to commercial fishermen.
Effective August 1, 2024.
(Amends R.S. 30:101.9(D)(5))