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LA HB757

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Vincent Cox

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits knowingly authorizing, directing, or controlling vessels or agents involved in commercial menhaden harvesting within areas designated by the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries under LAC 76:VII.307

  • Imposes strict liability with escalating fines: $50,000 for first violation, $75,000 for second, $100,000 for third, and $250,000 for fourth or subsequent violations

  • Requires license revocation after the first offense: up to 30 days for second violation, up to 365 days for third violation, and permanent revocation for fourth or subsequent violations

  • License revocations require notice and opportunity for an administrative hearing before taking effect

  • Defines "person" broadly to include individuals, corporations, LLCs, partnerships, trusts, and other entities

Legislative Description

Provides relative to the taking of menhaden

FISHING/COMMERCIAL

Last Action

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environment.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources and Environment2/27/2026

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