The bill amends R.S. 34:1603.2, which pertains to the authority and structure of port and harbor police in Louisiana. It removes specific population-based provisions that previously limited the appointment and operational authority of the board of commissioners for certain port districts. The new language allows the board to appoint and manage port and harbor police without regard to the population of the parishes involved, thereby broadening the scope of authority and flexibility in staffing.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the responsibilities of the port and harbor police regarding arrests and the handling of warrants, ensuring that local sheriffs retain their law enforcement powers regardless of the population criteria that were previously in place. The board is also tasked with adopting and modifying rules and regulations for the conduct of the port and harbor police, further enhancing their operational framework. The bill will take effect upon the governor's signature or after the designated period for bills to become law without a signature.

Statutes affected:
SB102 Original: 34:2(A)
SB102 Engrossed: 34:2(A)
SB102 Enrolled: 34:2(A)
SB102 Act 292: 34:2(A)