Louisiana § RS 56:307.7 - Shipping records
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§ RS 56:307.7. Shipping records
A. Shipments containing fish shall be plainly marked, the tags or certificates to show the date and names of the consignor and the consignee, with an itemized statement of the number of pounds of fish and the names of each kind contained therein. Bills of lading issued by a common carrier for such shipments shall state the number of packages which contain fish, and the date and names of the consignor and consignee, with an itemized statement of the number of pounds of fish and the names of each kind contained therein. Shipments of fish of any species and fish products shall be subject to inspection by enforcement agents of the department while in transit and upon leaving the state.
B. Information, data, and statistics obtained by the department pursuant to this Section shall be used for the equitable and efficient administration and enforcement of the laws pertaining to the fisheries resources of the state and for conservation and management purposes.
Acts 1986, No. 904, §1; Acts 2000, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 130, §1.
{{NOTE: SEE ACTS 1986, NO. 904, §5.}}
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 56:307.7 cover?
Section RS 56:307.7 ("Shipping records") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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