2011 Louisiana Laws
Revised Statutes
TITLE 56 — Wildlife and fisheries
RS 56:632 — Powers and duties
SUBPART K. REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS
§632. Powers and duties
A. The secretary shall have the authority to prohibit the commercial harvest or importation of any species of reptile or amphibian, provided that such a decision is based on accurate biological data or other technical information that indicated such species would interfere with the state's natural ecosystem.
B. The commission shall have the authority to set seasons, establish harvest restrictions, and adopt other rules and regulations that it deems necessary to manage Louisiana's reptile and amphibian resources. The Reptile and Amphibian Task Force shall be consulted before any new rules or regulations are adopted by the commission.
Acts 1992, No. 256, §1, eff. July 1, 1993; Acts 2010, No. 855, §1.
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