The bill amends R.S. 34:1603.2 regarding the authority and structure of port and harbor police in Louisiana. It removes specific population-based provisions that previously dictated the conditions under which the board of commissioners for certain port districts could appoint and manage port and harbor police. The new language allows the board to appoint police officers at its discretion without being limited by the population of the parishes involved. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the board is responsible for adopting rules and regulations for the conduct and management of the port and harbor police.

Furthermore, the bill specifies that any arrests made by the port and harbor police must be reported to the criminal sheriff of the relevant parish, while ensuring that local sheriffs retain their authority to make arrests and serve warrants. The effective date of the bill is contingent upon the governor's signature or the expiration of the time 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)