Louisiana § RS 56:699 - Participation in firearm and hunter education course in addition to penalties for hunting violations
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§ RS 56:699. Participation in firearm and hunter education course in addition to penalties for hunting violations
Whenever any person is convicted of violating any of the provisions of this Chapter governing the hunting or taking of wild birds or wild quadrupeds, other than by trapping, the court may in addition to imposing any fine or penalty provided for by law, order the offender to attend and participate in a firearm and hunter education course taught or approved by the department.
Added by Acts 1978, No. 655, §1. Acts 1984, No. 149, §1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
{{NOTE: SEE SECTIONS 3 AND 4 OF ACTS 1984, NO. 149.}}
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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