Louisiana § RS 56:638.4 - Policy
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 56:638.4 — Policy, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 56:638.4. Policy
The policy of the state of Louisiana is hereby declared to be the following:
Stewardship of the state's renewable fish resources shall have as its utmost concern the continued health and abundance of the resource and its habitat, shall provide for optimum sustained benefits to the state, shall be responsive to the needs of interested and affected citizens, shall ensure the proper and fair utilization of these resources for the citizens of the state in present and future generations, shall preserve the state's exclusive right to manage the fisheries within or beyond its jurisdiction, shall be based on the best scientific and technical information available. In addition, such stewardship of the state's fish resources shall draw upon federal, state, and academic capabilities and promote efficiency in carrying out research, administration, management, and enforcement.
Acts 1991, No. 708, §1; Acts 2014, No. 553, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 56:638.4 cover?
Section RS 56:638.4 ("Policy") 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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