This bill amends and reenacts specific sections of Louisiana law regarding the harassment and disturbance of hunters, trappers, and fishermen. It provides updated definitions, particularly clarifying the term "process of taking" to include any lawful act directed at capturing wild animals, such as travel and camping, on state-managed lands or waters. The bill removes references to specific provisions (R.S. 56:781-R.S. 56:787) that previously governed these activities, thereby broadening the scope of the law.

Additionally, the bill expands the areas where harassment and disturbance are prohibited, now applying to all state-managed lands and waters, as well as private lands or waters where permission has been granted by the owner or their agent. This change aims to enhance protections for individuals engaged in hunting, trapping, and fishing by clearly defining the boundaries of acceptable conduct in these environments.

Statutes affected:
HB409 Original: 56:648(2), 56:1
HB409 Engrossed: 56:648(2), 56:1
HB409 Enrolled: 56:648(2), 56:1
HB409 Act : 56:648(2), 56:1