Louisiana § RS 56:473 - Recreational possession limit; recreational gear regulations
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§ RS 56:473. Recreational possession limit; recreational gear regulations
A. A recreational fisherman can take no more than two bushels of clams per day.
B. The department shall designate by regulation the types of rakes or tongs that can be used by a recreational fisherman.
Added by Acts 1979, No. 616, §1. Acts 1984, No. 230, §1, eff. June 29, 1984. Acts 1986, No. 904, §3.
{{NOTE: SEE ACTS 1986, NO. 904, §5.}}
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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