Louisiana § RS 56:326.4 - Staggered and split seasons and quotas
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§ RS 56:326.4. Staggered and split seasons and quotas
A. The legislature finds that Louisiana has a national reputation for serving unique and high quality seafood dishes, and that the availability of fresh popular fish to serve in Louisiana restaurants is important to the vitality of our culture and economy. Further, the legislature finds that it is in the best interest of the state that the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission be authorized to set seasons and quotas for fishing in such a manner as to maximize the availability of popular fish for serving in Louisiana restaurants.
B. Except as otherwise provided by law, the commission, when setting seasons and quotas for taking fish, shall determine which fish are considered to be popular fish for serving in Louisiana restaurants and may split, stagger, or otherwise arrange their seasons and quotas in such a manner that some of the popular fish would be harvested and available to Louisiana restaurants throughout the entire year. The provisions of this Subsection shall not apply to the harvesting of spotted sea trout.
C. The commission shall provide a forum for interested parties to provide input to determine which fish are popular fish to serve in Louisiana restaurants.
Acts 1990, No. 492, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section RS 56:326.4 ("Staggered and split seasons and quotas") 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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