Louisiana § RS 56:474 - Time and method of taking clams
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 56:474 — Time and method of taking clams, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 56:474. Time and method of taking clams
A. Dredging for clams between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise is prohibited.
B. Clams may not be taken by any method other than by hand in any established bed of aquatic vegetation.
Added by Acts 1979, No. 616, §1; Acts 1992, No. 860, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section RS 56:474 ("Time and method of taking clams") 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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